Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
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💼 Business
The Massachusetts State Lottery launched a new $50 scratch ticket called $25,000,000 Mega Money—featuring three $25 million prizes and an 82% overall payout rate.
The ticket also offers second chance drawings for additional cash prizes and is now available at lottery retailers.
The Brass Tap Craft Beer Bar, a Florida-based chain, will open at Nobscot Village in Framingham to mark its New England debut.
The mixed-use development includes 158 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space — the site of the former Nobscot Plaza that was demolished in 2022.
🎓 Education
Justina Miles — 22 and the first deaf Black woman to perform ASL at a Super Bowl halftime show — will be the keynote speaker at The Learning Center for the Deaf’s graduation on June 6 in Framingham.
She also won a silver medal at the 2021 Summer Deaflympics as a track athlete.
🏛️ Government
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court upheld a two-year suspension of Hopkinton veterinarian Margo Roman for giving human health advice in a March 16 email that recommended an ozone generator for COVID-19; the court ruled her actions were beyond her licensed scope and supported the state Board of Veterinary Medicine’s decision.
Governor Healey announced a hiring freeze in the executive branch that will begin on May 27 to protect taxpayer dollars amid a tightening budget outlook and anticipated federal funding cuts.
The freeze excludes public safety officers & direct care providers and follows flat non-surtax revenue collections.
🏥 Health
The USDA’s FSIS issued a public health alert on May 13 for ready-to-eat chicken and bacon wrap products made on May 2 with a sell-by date of May 7 due to a Listeria risk in products sold in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
Consumers are advised to discard any frozen items from the affected batches—no illnesses have been reported.
🎉 Framingham Events
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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.
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.
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