Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
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🏘️ Community
Community members in Framingham will honor the legacy of the late John Lewis with a rally on Centre Common on July 20 from 3-4:30 p.m. The event, part of the Good Trouble Lives On campaign, features speeches by local leaders—Rev.
J. Anthony Lloyd, Tamisha Civil, and Mallory Hanora—and a musical performance promoting nonviolence and civil rights.
🎓 Education
Lawmakers are proposing two bills to delay school start times—H.647 would set middle schools to start at 8 a.m. and high schools at 8:30 a.m., while S.360 would shift them to 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.—to help tired students get more sleep, with changes planned for the 2028 school year.
Some school districts, like Newton, have already made changes as surveys show many students feel exhausted in the morning.
🏛️ Government
The City of Framingham is seeking one volunteer for its Police Advisory Committee to advise the police on public safety through a 3-year term, and current members may reapply but reappointment is not guaranteed (application deadline is Monday, July 28 at 11:59 p.m.).
The mayor will review applications and nominate a candidate for City Council approval within 30 days.
🎉 Framingham Events
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Plate Painting Workshop
1 p.m. — The Mill Contemporary Art — Cost info not provided — Unleash your creativity by painting your own handmade stoneware plate.
Free Community Mala Meditation Meetup
5-6 p.m. — Samsara Yoga @The Gentle Place — Free entry — Experience the benefits of community and meditation with tea and refreshments.
Free Health Services Clinic
6 a.m. — Keefe Regional Technical High School — Free services — Receive essential dental, vision, and medical care at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis.
Open House in Framingham
4-6 p.m. — 208 Millwood St, Framingham, MA — Free entry — Explore interior features including a wet bar and a hot tub at this charming Colonial-style home.
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