Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
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🏘️ Community
This week in Framingham, school budget negotiations continue as officials disagree on potential cuts to the downtown commercial district — residents are also preparing for a local Maifest celebration.
🎓 Education
The Massachusetts board of education voted Tuesday to replace the MCAS exam with a temporary graduation requirement that will make high school students complete specific coursework in English language arts, math and science through grade 10 for the class of 2026, with U.S. history added in 2027. The new rules will remain in place until a permanent standard is approved after a report is released by July 2026 — though a few board members voiced concerns about the limited framework.
🏛️ Government
Today the Framingham Fire Department announced plans to build a memorial at 10 Loring Drive that will honor fallen firefighters with a 6 and a half foot bronze statue and a brick patio where residents can sponsor inscribed bricks for a $150 tax deductible donation.
The memorial will be finished in 2026 with a Flag Day dedication ceremony — the bricks let people have a lasting tribute — and annual services will be held.
The Massachusetts RMV announced its new license plates to celebrate 250 Years of Independence will be available for order online starting May 22, 2025; the design features a blue background with '1776' surrounded by 13 stars and the phrase 250 Years of Independence.
The specialty two-year plate costs $100 — $60 for registration and $40 for the special plate fee.
🎉 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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