Good morning, Framingham.

Sister M. Brendan Rosarie passed away peacefully at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham on May 7 after 77 years in religious life.

Family and friends will gather on May 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. — her Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. followed by interment at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury.

Lost Shoe Brewing in Marlborough won a gold medal at the World Beer Cup on May 1 for its Size 6 Belgian-style dubbel in Indianapolis+ the brewery will celebrate its sixth anniversary on May 10 and now offers the award-winning beer on tap and in cans.

American-born Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, making him the first American pope as Massachusetts Catholics celebrated his election and hoped he would continue the inclusive work of Pope Francis — local leaders in Fall River, New Bedford, and Framingham planned services including a Mass on May 16 to honor the new pope.

Saint Bridget School's Spring Open House—May 13th, 5:30pm to 7:00pm—will invite families to tour the campus, meet dedicated teachers, and see how the school partners with parents to support strong academics and a faith-based community.

Framingham City Council approved a plan to rename the Main Street Bridge in honor of Agnes 'Ginger' Esty, a longtime selectwoman and Town Meeting member who died in November.

The city will order a sign and schedule a dedication ceremony—working with her family to honor her efforts in preserving the historic bridge.

City Council considered downtown business district reductions and the creation of a traffic department while state health officials deemed advanced nursery services at Framingham Union Hospital essential— the report also recapped this year’s Earth Day Festival.

The City of Framingham’s Water Division will start its hydrant flushing program Tuesday, May 13 which will take four to six weeks with work each Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Affected residents might notice temporary water discoloration and low pressure — the division will monitor water quality and system pressure throughout the process.

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.

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.

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.