Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
Good morning, Framingham.
Framingham Fest is set for Saturday, Oct.
4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Centre Common as part of the 325th anniversary celebrations—local nonprofits, government agencies, vendors, and performers can apply by Sept. 15 with fees of $50 for for-profit booths and $100 for food vendors, and a rain date is set for Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
A Hopkinton couple, Ronaldo Solano and his wife Adriana, were sentenced to federal prison for defrauding workers' compensation carriers by underreporting payroll and misusing COVID-19 relief funds to buy a luxury home — Ronaldo received a one-year prison term with house arrest after his July 28 sentencing while Adriana was given time served as they face over $2.2 million in restitution.
The fluffernutter sandwich, made with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, originated in early 1900s Massachusetts when Emma and Amory Curtis (great-great-great-grandchildren of Paul Revere) popularized the treat while Archibald Query created Marshmallow Fluff (using his original recipe) that Durkee-Mower later named the fluffernutter in the 1960s.
The water at Waushakum and Learned Pond beaches was closed on July 29 after tests found high E. coli levels — a bacteria that can cause stomach illness — and city officials said they will test the water further before reopening the beaches.
On July 29, National Chicken Wing Day offered special deals across Massachusetts as restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings, Popeyes, and Wingstop provided free wings or buy one get one offers that required a minimum purchase plus customers could use promo codes on orders placed in person or online. Additional deals from 7-Eleven, Applebee's, Bonchon, Dave+Buster’s, and Hooters allowed diners to enjoy a variety of wing flavors while meeting specific conditions.
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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