Good morning, Framingham.

Middleboro optician Lauren Downey said she has faced harassment over her license plate "FRAMED" after supporters linked it to Karen Read’s retrial for the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe in January 2022.

She reported cars speeding past her and her car being keyed and said she hopes the plate will return to its original meaning when the trial concludes.

On Tuesday, June 17th, the Framingham City Council learned that police will expand their body camera program and the fire department is challenged by a 20% rise in calls and limited staffing.

City officials also discussed a regional 911 dispatch center at 188 Concord Street—set to start service in July when the site is ready.

On June 17 the Department of Public Health announced that mosquitoes trapped in Shrewsbury tested positive for West Nile virus after a sample was collected on June 13—experts said there are no human cases yet and urged residents to use EPA-registered repellent, wear long clothing, drain standing water, and repair screens.

Hopkinton High School senior Maddie Recupero was named Massachusetts Girls Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year on Wednesday after she scored 28 goals and 15 assists last season to help her team reach the Division 1 Round of 16 — making her the sixth MetroWest or Milford athlete to earn the honor.

Randy Karlson, a 2012 Hudson High graduate from Mississippi, and Maynard teacher Katie Vaudrain will compete in the No Fame Games Highland Games at Fino Field in Milford this Saturday—both joining over 100 athletes in events like stone lifts, caber tosses and more.

Karlson, who expects a tough contest, and Vaudrain, excited for the unveiling of a special stone from Ireland, highlight the strong international spirit of this traditional competition—drawing community attention to the unique sport.

Plate Painting Workshop

1 p.m. — The Mill Contemporary Art — Cost info not provided — Unleash your creativity by painting your own handmade stoneware plate.

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