Good morning, Framingham.

Under the Big Beautiful Bill signed on July 4, Massachusetts will have the third largest average tax cut in 2026 with a relief of $5,139 as the law makes 2017 tax cuts permanent and reduces spending on programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

County data shows the relief varies — Hampden County gets $2,658 while Nantucket County receives $5,858, and the measures will cost over $3 trillion nationally over the next decade.

The Massachusetts election guide lists key dates and deadlines for local elections in 2025—helping Framingham voters know when to cast their ballots.

The guide gives residents clear details to plan for upcoming races.

On August 21, the FDA recalled frozen shrimp from Southwind Foods sold in Massachusetts and other states due to possible radioactive Cs-137 contamination.

No illnesses were reported and consumers should dispose of or return any recalled products (do not eat or serve them).

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said 58 beaches statewide (including Learned Pond Beach in Framingham) are closed for the weekend due to unsafe bacteria levels.

Officials advise residents to check daily water quality updates to know when it is safe to swim.

In July, homes in Middlesex County were listed for a median price of $944,950—1.5% lower than the previous month and 5.5% below last July—with homes remaining on the market for a median of 37 days and new listings up by 15.9%.

New England Flower Show

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. — Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank — Learn more about the beauty of peonies and enjoy a weekend of blooms.

Rams Booster Golf Tournament Fall 2025

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Cyprian Keyes Golf Club — Entry fee required — Hit the links for a day of golf, good food, and support for Framingham State Athletics.