Good morning, Framingham.

Staff at Saint Bridget School in Framingham were excited and surprised by the election of American pope Leo XIV, whose announcement came on May 8 while classes were in session.

The school (275 students) may plan a celebration soon to honor the historic choice.

On May 3, FSU held DeaFSU to celebrate Deaf culture and communication with ASL performances by Deaf magician Stephen Weiner.

The event also featured inspiring remarks from Mohamed Abanoor—the first Deaf police officer in Boston—that highlighted resilience and community support.

On May 2, the Framingham State Fashion Club held its Spring Fashion Show where senior Daniel Moore, president of the club, presented his Pride collection called Iconoclast that swaps rainbows for a modern, industrial look.

He mixed his past work as a flight attendant with strong campus collaborations—efforts his team hopes will grow in future shows.

Framingham State’s University Curriculum Committee tabled a proposal to change the GenEd model on April 25 (a decision praised by the Gatepost Editorial Board) as it was seen as unwise to rush changes at the end of the academic year.

The board urged that next fall’s revisions clearly define course requirements to match the school’s values.

On April 29, Mayor Charlie Sisitsky submitted his $383.2M fiscal year 2026 budget proposal to the City Council, which adds funds for police and fire departments and allocates $183.1M for Framingham Public Schools.

That same night, the School Committee discussed further cuts to narrow the gap between their proposed $184.8M plan and the mayor's figures — with officials considering reductions in roles, coaching, and training expenses to maintain student services.

New data from Realtor.com showed that in February the median home in Middlesex County sold for $710,100—down 8.6% from January's $777,000.

Single-family homes dropped 5.2% while condos and townhomes fell 21.7%, and recorded sales decreased by 6.5% from February 2024.

Massachusetts received an F from Realtor.com for housing production because high construction costs and strict zoning rules slow homebuilding.

Framingham officials said rising lumber prices and tough energy codes have delayed projects, though records show nearly 1,945 units approved since 2013 — putting the city ahead of its neighbors.

The Framingham State men's club lacrosse team ended the season with a 7-3 record and reached its third championship game after a loss to Worcester Polytechnic Institute on April 27.

Head coach Tim Ryan said he will keep building a strong, hard-working culture even as key players like goalie Evan Donnelly prepare to pursue NCAA play at Lycoming.

Framingham State senior athletes celebrate strong academic and sports achievements as they prepare for new careers while cherishing the bonds made on the field + track captain Alyssa Caputo finished her elementary education degree and will complete her master’s in special ed this year as other athletes plan next steps in lacrosse, softball and baseball.

The Framingham State women’s track and field team ended their season with record-breaking performances at the MASCAC Championship and NCAA Regionals.

Senior Kaylee Beck set a school record in the hammer throw on April 25—while sophomore Kate Buban won the 10K and Natalie Grimaldo broke the hurdles record at Regionals.

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.