Good morning, Framingham.

Walgreens is closing stores nationwide in 2026, yet it has not scheduled any Massachusetts locations for closure; the chain shuttered two Dorchester sites in 2025 and advises customers to visit its website for prescription transfers.

Retailers and online stores will offer a tax-free weekend on Aug.

8 and Aug. 9 that exempts most personal purchases under $2,500 from the state’s 6.25% sales tax; exclusions apply for items like motor vehicles and alcohol (rules vary by retailer).

The water at Waushakum beach was closed on August 4 after routine tests found high E. coli levels in the lake, and officials warn visitors (especially those at risk) not to swim or ingest the water until it is safe.

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.