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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Karen Read’s trial continued in Dedham as her defense argued that the marks on John O’Keefe’s arm were caused by dog bites from Chloe—the German Shepherd now living on a Vermont farm—to challenge the claim that Read struck him with her SUV, with expert testimony set to further test the prosecution’s account. MetroWest Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Bay State Motor Festival, part of Framingham 325th Anniversary programs, will be held on June 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. + it takes place at Cushing Memorial Park. The free event will feature over 150 vehicles, including Rolls Royce cars, Indian Motorcycles, and rare machines + visitors can also speak with restorers to learn about the city's 100 years of automotive innovation. Framingham Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Framingham Knights of Columbus Council #87 is offering the Joseph Fedolfi Memorial Scholarship for $1,000 to students furthering their education—only Knights or their close family members in good standing may apply, and applicants must plan to attend an accredited school. The award is for the academic year starting in September and applications must be postmarked by May 31. Framingham Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Charlie Sisitsky revealed a $383.2 million proposal for the next municipal budget while local leaders deliberated on public school district funding and state officials updated the General Chemical cleanup—this report also covered a fundraiser by I Believe Academy and the Taste of MetroWest event. The Frame
- ➤ The Framingham Traffic Commission recommended creating a traffic department within the Department of Public Works on Tuesday, April 22 — the new group would include a director, traffic engineer and administrative assistant and incorporate the Framingham Lighting and Signals Division while traffic enforcement stays with the police — and the proposal now goes to City Council for final approval. The Frame
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Massachusetts Department of Public Health declared Framingham Union Hospital’s Level IIB nursery essential after Tenet Healthcare planned a cut to advanced nursery care. Tenet must submit a plan by May 9 to keep services for newborns (including care for premature infants and complications) before changes take effect on June 10. The Frame
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Mother’s Day Candle-Making Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Jack's Abby Craft Lagers — $39 plus fees — Create heartfelt gifts in a fun candle-making workshop with craft beers available.
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A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music
7-8 p.m. — Framingham Public Library — Free entry — Experience the captivating origins of blues, rock, and country music through songs and stories presented by Jon Waterman.
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2025 Cooler Communities Fair
10 a.m. — Fuller Middle School — Free entry — Explore student projects on climate change and sustainability initiatives in a vibrant community fair.
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Summer Tutoring for Student Growth
4 p.m. — Framingham - South — Online tutoring available — Focus on fostering student growth in preparation for the upcoming school year.
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