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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 23, TJX employees including veterans helped Framingham Veterans Services replace American flags on soldiers’ graves at St. Tarcisius Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day—honoring local heroes. MetroWest Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Unemployment claims in Massachusetts fell to 7,396 for the week ending May 17 — down from 7,596 the previous week as reported by the U.S. Labor Department. Overall, the seasonally adjusted national claims dropped to 227,000 from 229,000. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Framingham School Committee finalized its fiscal 2026 budget request to match Mayor Sisitsky’s $183.1 million proposal after cutting about $1.5 million from their initial ask. The revised request cuts early childhood staffing and other salaries and will move to the Finance Subcommittee—where further recommendations are expected—before City Council’s final review. The Frame
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Maura Healey ordered all state and national flags to fly at half-staff on May 23 — honoring longtime Milford legislator Louis Peter Bertonazzi who died on May 18 at age 91 after decades of service. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Massachusetts law requires liquor stores to open at noon on Memorial Day, so local buyers should plan to purchase alcohol in the afternoon or the day before. This rule is part of blue laws—restrictions that also mandate closures on Christmas and Thanksgiving. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Framingham City Council's Finance Subcommittee began reviewing Mayor Sisitsky’s proposed $383.2 million FY26 budget on May 8, hearing from department heads on funding for schools, public works, the library, and public safety. Public comments raised concerns over staff cuts and rising expenses+ councilors planned additional meetings on May 15 and May 19 to finalize the details. The Frame
- ➤ Gov. Healey announced that Massachusetts delayed electric vehicle sales requirements for model years 2026 and 2027—critics warned the rule would force carmakers to lower gas-powered vehicle inventory and harm local economic activity. The state said it will soon add grant funding for public fleets and charging stations to support a smoother transition to zero-emission vehicles. MetroWest Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The MIAA tennis tournament brackets were released Tuesday+ undefeated Hopkinton boys earned the top seed and Dover-Sherborn girls claimed No. 1 in Division 3. Games will begin next week as teams prepare for state play. MetroWest Daily News
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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.
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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.
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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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