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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ River's Edge Garden Center in Framingham was full of color on Friday, May 8 as locals picked vibrant plants for Mothers Day gifts. The garden center welcomed families – including young shoppers – to find special offerings before the holiday. MetroWest Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Framingham Centre Common is home to many restaurants that offer a world of cuisine to the community. A footbridge connects High Street to Worcester Road West where Kugels New York Style Deli, Rasoi Indian Cuisine (serving North Indian dishes), a Southeast Kitchen, and University Pizza provide varied meal options. The Gatepost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Framingham State hosted its first campus tours in Spanish on April 28, led by two World Languages students who guided 28 high schoolers from Framingham High School through campus highlights. Officials plan more multilingual tours (to help Spanish-speaking families connect with campus resources) as part of ongoing community engagement. The Gatepost
- ➤ In Spring 2026, Framingham State’s E-Sports Lounge opened to let students sign in with IDs for a spacious gaming experience with a dozen PCs, though the hidden space may benefit from added decorations and improved temperature control—changes that could boost student engagement. The Gatepost
- ➤ On May 5, SGA at Framingham State University passed an end-of-year commitment letter 14-0, endorsing community involvement — reflecting student government values. The meeting introduced the new Senior Segment to honor graduating seniors and saw junior Shubham Valand sworn in as president with plans to expand campus services. The Gatepost
- ➤ Sophia Oppedisano (Editor-in-Chief) and Adrien Gobin (Associate Editor) will graduate later this month from Framingham State after their leadership at The Gatepost. They built lasting friendships and refined journalism skills during their varied roles at the publication. The Gatepost
- ➤ Framingham State installed new solar-powered Papercast displays in campus parking lots to let students request shuttle rides with a button press. The project implemented with MetroWest Regional Transit Authority and funded by a campus sustainability grant cost $40,735.24 and covered Maple Athletic, Maple Commuter, Union, Bement, and Salem End lots. The Gatepost
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources warned that over 100 invasive plants are banned to protect local ecology, including burning bush, creeping jenny, Japanese barberry, Japanese honeysuckle, and Scotch broom. Gardeners should check scientific names before purchasing plants. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its final meeting on May 6, the Board of Trustees recognized Trustee Chair Anthony Hubbard’s tenure ending at FY2026 and named Vice Chair Claire Ramsbottom to succeed him starting next year. The Board scheduled a meeting on May 19 to address the upcoming $2.6M budget deficit. The Gatepost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Framingham State Rams ended their season after a three-game series with Fitchburg on May 1 and May 3, honoring seniors (Josh Sunderland, Jason Strickland, Ben Respress) during a Senior Day match at home. They finished with a 6-18 conference record and remain hopeful about improving next season. The Gatepost
- ➤ Women’s track and field ended a record-breaking season on April 25 and May 1, with athletes like Kate Buban and Jamie Moniz breaking school records. The team is competing at their final meet at Williams College today (May 8 to 9) under coach Mark Johnson’s guidance. The Gatepost
- ➤ On May 5, the fourth-seeded Framingham State Rams lost at home in an upset MASCAC quarterfinal to the fifth-seeded Bridgewater State Bears, ending their season. The Gatepost
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