Good morning, Framingham.

USA TODAY Network's poll advanced eight Massachusetts-made food brands into Round 3—featuring matchups like Ken’s Salad Dressing versus Near East Rice Pilaf, Friendly’s Ice Cream against Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cape Cod Potato Chips versus Ocean Spray Cranberries, and Teddie Peanut Butter against Kayem Hot Dogs. Voting opens each Tuesday at 4 a.m. and remains open until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17.

The Farmers' Almanac forecasts a long, cold winter with heavy snow and strong temperature swings in New England and northern regions.

It says colder weather will sneak in early and may last through spring—while some southern areas are expected to be milder and wetter.

The City of Framingham launched a curbside composting pilot program in partnership with Black Earth Compost on August 11th to give eligible households a free curbside bin + a roll of liner bags, part of plans by the Mayoral Composting Task Force.

Residents can sign up for subscription options, and the service cost will drop once participation reaches 900 households.

Massachusetts will enforce new consumer rules on Sept.

2 that ban hidden junk fees — businesses must disclose the total price and details of any extra charges before a customer provides billing information.

Framingham health officials said a mosquito sample tested positive for West Nile virus and the city is advising residents to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves when outdoors.

The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will spray areas south of Waverly Street today—no human cases have been reported yet.