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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FinishWorks Painting & Restoration was acquired on August 15th by local entrepreneur Greg DiBella, and the company will add masonry, construction and specialized refinishing work to its services in Framingham. DiBella said his plan will maintain the business’s high standards while expanding its service offerings. Framingham Source
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Framingham Police released a video on Wednesday showing officers helping a woman who was having a mental health crisis — she was armed with a knife. MetroWest Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ King Richard's Faire, New England's largest renaissance fair, will open its 44th season at its new Edaville Entertainment Venue – located at 5 Pine St in Carver – at the end of this month. The event will run from Aug. 30 through Oct. 19 and features live jousts, games and an artisan marketplace. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Daily News recognized high school athletes from Framingham schools who were named All-Stars in spring 2025 in sports such as baseball, softball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, track and field, tennis and rugby — marking the close of the season and honoring their achievements. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts law lets property owners trim branches from a neighbor's tree that cross into their yard — as long as the tree's health is not harmed. Picking fruit from the tree without permission remains illegal and could lead to fines or imprisonment. MetroWest Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ BJ's Wholesale Club will start a donation campaign on Aug. 18 to help cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, inviting shoppers at 52 stores to add a donation at checkout. The club will match donations up to $100,000 through its charitable foundation. MetroWest Daily News
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