Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, Framingham.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and Eversource celebrated the new rail trail section in Sudbury on Thursday, July 16 with a ribbon cutting and a community bike ride that now offers walking, running & biking opportunities while linking local paths.
A recent poll released July 7 by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center found nearly one in three Massachusetts residents want to leave because of high housing and living costs.
Among those planning to move, 70 percent said cheaper housing is the key reason.
The Massachusetts Department of Correction opened a Reintegration House at MCI-Framingham on Thursday, July 16 to help incarcerated women build skills for daily living, job readiness, and family ties (serving 5 to 12 women).
Officials said the program, part of the Align Initiative, aims to reduce recidivism.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 18 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis so far and said the outbreak in the Midwest is not affecting local residents.
The next data update is scheduled for the first week of August (per DPH).
Framingham Legion coach Jason Smith announced his retirement after nearly 30 years of coaching the team following a playoff loss to Hudson — marking the end of an era in local baseball.
Fino Field in Milford will host the Massachusetts American Legion Baseball Senior State Tournament from Saturday, July 25 to Wednesday, July 29.
Milford automatically qualifies as host while teams earn spots through statewide zone championships and the champion advances to the New England Regional Tournament.
Metro West Elite Girls' Basketball Camp
July 20-24 — Framingham - South — Registration fee required — A fun, high-energy summer camp experience for young female basketball players.
Next Stop Comedy
7-10 p.m. — Jack's Abby Craft Lagers — Check the event page for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of laughter with live comedy.
Nike Basketball Camp at Framingham State University
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Framingham State University — $529 — Hone your basketball skills with expert coaching and engaging drills in a fun environment.
Creatures of the Night Wildlife Walk
7:30 p.m. — Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary — Cost not listed — Discover the beauty of nocturnal wildlife as you stroll with a naturalist through the sanctuary after dark.
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