Good morning, Framingham.

Framingham Day will be held on Aug.

10 at Polar Park during a WooSox game against the Buffalo Bisons with a 1:05 p.m. first pitch — city officials will host special recognitions and on-field activities while ticket sales fund local youth programs at the Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest.

NASA said the Dumbbell Nebula will be visible this August for stargazers in Framingham with binoculars or a small telescope because it will show up as a faint patch of light in the Summer Triangle between Altair and Deneb.

It was first discovered in 1764 and will need clear skies away from city lights for the best view.

The City of Framingham’s Water & Wastewater Division resumed water infrastructure work on Second Street today with bypass piping set up between the Beaver Brook bridge & Waverly Street and a detour using Taralli Terrace to keep traffic moving.

The work will continue throughout August with hydrant installations, excavation at the Waverly Street end, and planned night work at the Second & Waverly Street intersection as part of broader upgrades tied to the city’s paving schedule & school reopening timelines.

Mosquitoes collected in Framingham tested positive for West Nile virus during routine surveillance, and officials said pesticide spraying will begin next week to thwart potential infections (residents are advised to use insect repellent and avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn).

On July 19, Robbie Gomes had a cardiac arrest while driving after a visit to Natick Mall—his 16-year-old son Joshua used CPR skills learned in his Bristol-Plymouth health class to save his father.

Robbie, who later received a pacemaker and was treated at MetroWest and Tufts, is now recovering at home.

Metrowest Medical Center has honored telemetry nurse Betzabet Rivera with the prestigious DAISY Award—she has worked at Framingham Union Hospital for three years while providing compassionate, top-quality care, a commitment praised by both the patient's family and hospital leaders. The award highlights her exceptional clinical skills and dedication to treating patients with dignity.

High school fall sports in Massachusetts will start mid-August with football practices on August 15 and other sports on August 18; games begin on August 31 with regular seasons ending in October and state tournaments set for November.

Athletes in cross country, field hockey, soccer, volleyball and more will complete key deadlines and championship meets according to the 2025 MIAA schedule — offering varied competition dates for each sport.

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.