Good morning, Framingham.

Framingham holds a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 25 at the Memorial Building in Nevins Hall.

The event features a keynote address by Navy Cdr. Bill Driscoll and a pre-ceremony cemetery visit beginning at 8 a.m.

Traffic is expected to be heavy this Memorial Day weekend with more congestion on Thurs and Fri (3–6 p.m.) and Monday afternoon, and gas prices vary—Worcester averages $4.47 per gallon while nearby areas show similar rates.

Nineteen students from Assabet Valley won medals at the state SkillsUSA competition in Marlborough from April 30 to May 2 + nine gold winners will compete at the nationals in Atlanta from June 1-6.

School officials praise their strong vocational program.

Davidian's Farm in Northborough lost about 5-10% of its corn, tomato, and zucchini crops after a May 19 storm produced 60 mph gusts and nearly 2 inches of rain in 30-45 minutes.

The family now plans to replant and boost crop protection with government grants and new equipment.

CSX Transportation will conduct emergency repairs from Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29 at two South Framingham railroad crossings.

Hollis Street will close at 5 a.m. on May 26 with detours through local streets & police directing traffic, while Waushakum Street will close at 5 a.m. on May 28.

Kettle Cuisine recalled Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup on May 21 after it was found to contain undeclared shrimp that could cause severe allergic reactions—customers in Massachusetts and elsewhere are advised to return the 24-ounce cups for a refund.

Restaurant.com offers digital dining certificates that never expire — use code FOOD20 for 20% off orders of $10 or more until May 31, and enjoy savings at local restaurants near you.

The MIAA released its girls lacrosse state tournament brackets on Friday, May 22 (17 teams compete) to set the stage for MetroWest matchups starting Sunday; returning Final Four teams include Wellesley and Wayland.

Millis and Norfolk Aggie — partnering to revive sub-varsity play — are forming a two-year football co-op this fall to boost roster numbers.

The team will debut on Sept. 12 against Blackstone-Millville, with Millis as the host school.

The MIAA released its 2026 tennis brackets Friday — revealing matchups for 28 MetroWest and greater Milford teams; games begin Tuesday with state finals set for June 13-14.

Rock Project Live Concert

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Gems @ The Arts — $10 Adults, $5 Kids — Enjoy a night of fun and feel-good live music from local musicians.

Next Stop Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Jack's Abby Craft Lagers — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with top stand-up comedians performing live.