Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Framingham now accepts applications from vendors and entertainers for the Pride event set for Sunday, June 1, with applications due by May 15. The day will begin at 2 p.m.—with a flag-raising ceremony—followed by a family-friendly three-hour block party from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. City of Framingham
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky proposed a fiscal 2026 budget of $383.2 million—a 7% increase that will raise the average home property tax by about $195 as he outlined tough spending choices on public services and education. School officials are planning up to $2.4 million in staff cuts to help close a $2.5 million gap in the School Committee's budget. MetroWest Daily News
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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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