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Friday, September 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local officials met on September 2 to discuss ending Program RISE — a syringe service program that gave free tests for HIV and Hepatitis C and helped dispose of needles — and they will seek a new plan at the Board of Health meeting on September 9 as community members worry about needle litter. The Frame
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dancing with the Stars Season 34 will feature Massachusetts-born Hilaria Baldwin, a former ballroom dancer and yoga instructor who represents New England on the show. The competition will start Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC—her return to dancing after a past hip injury sparks local interest. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Maura Healey approved a COVID-19 booster shot for anyone 5 and older so pharmacies can begin offering the vaccine when supplies are available—she is also exploring a regional plan with other East Coast states to bypass federal delays. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Framingham City Councilor Noval Alexander is taking a temporary hiatus from his duties to care for his family after recent losses—Councilor Janet Leombruno will manage District 5 needs until he returns. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ State Rep. Rob Consalvo said growing physical assaults on sports officials led him to introduce a bill that would impose fines, jail time, or up to five years in state prison—one of four proposed laws aimed at stopping the violence. The Massachusetts House will decide on these measures by Dec. 3. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Phillip Eng and Karen Spilka spoke at the MetroWest Chamber breakfast at the Verve Hotel in Natick on September 4th—discussing transit plans. MetroWest Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts health officials confirmed a second West Nile virus infection in a woman in her 60s from Essex County today — following the first case announced on Sept. 2; they advise residents to use insect repellent and cover exposed skin to reduce mosquito bites. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ MetroWest Medical Center announced a plan to add a new maternity ward, and the District 2 School Committee preliminary election will be held soon. Local harm reduction programs are increasing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic — work that may offer additional support to residents. The Frame
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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.
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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.
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