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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 19, the Framingham Farmers Market kicked off its 2025 season at the Framingham Centre Common — with local vendors like Kelly's Farm offering fresh berries and goods. The market will run every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ MetroWest Medical Center teams are donating 812 boxes of cereal and healthy breakfast items to Framingham and Natick food pantries this month as part of their annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive—employees doubled their efforts after hearing thanks from parents last year. Mary Oster, a team leader, noted that the donation aims to help families facing food insecurity this summer. Framingham Source
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Labor said Massachusetts unemployment filings increased last week to 5,465 from 4,736 for the week ending June 13 — while U.S. claims dropped to 245,000 from 250,000 on a seasonally adjusted basis. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, June 24 at 4:00 p.m., the Christa McAuliffe Center and FSU Planetarium will host a public planetarium program titled 'We Are Guardians'—featuring a live presentation and film on climate and ecosystem changes. Tickets are required with rates set at $5 for ages 6-12, $10 for ages 13 and older, and free admission for children 5 and under and FSU students. Framingham Source
- ➤ Massachusetts education leaders warned Tuesday that a House plan to limit Pell Grant aid—by raising credit requirements—could cut nearly $60 million in support from free community college programs and affect 45,000 residents. The proposed changes would also drive a 29% increase in student loan interest rates as Senate negotiators work on a final bill. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts now charges a 6.25% sales tax on cable boxes with DVR features or streaming access — the change came after the Department of Revenue removed the longstanding exemption, and customers who buy, rent or lease these devices may see higher bills. The directive was signed on June 20, reflecting efforts to update tax policy for modern technology. MetroWest Daily News
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