Good morning, Framingham.

Baypath Humane Society has broken ground on an 8,200–square-foot animal shelter at 66 Fruit St. in Hopkinton that will feature extra space for dogs and cats as well as a dedicated medical area, with foundation work set to start this fall and completion expected next year.

A Framingham man tested positive for West Nile virus on Sept.

5th which raised the city's risk level to high and marked the third human case in Massachusetts—local mosquito control sprayed the area about a half dozen times to reduce exposure.

During Recovery Awareness Month, state representative Kate Donaghue and Anchored in Recovery’s director Bridget Nicholson discussed local and state plans to fight the opioid crisis.

A vigil was held outside the Memorial Building to honor overdose victims—community support remains key.

MetroWest Medical Center announced a new plan for its maternity care that will be implemented soon.

Local officials provided details on the upcoming preliminary District 2 School Committee election + reviewed local harm reduction efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

Dave Portnoy reviewed pizzerias in Massachusetts during July and August, awarding Casa Bella in Hampden a 7.7 for its New York-style pizza, Stone L’Oven Pizza in Brewster a 7.7 after surprising him on Cape Cod, and Jack’s Restaurant & Bar in Falmouth a 7.9 for its bar pie.

Blue Square Pizza in Hopkinton earned the highest marks with scores reaching up to 8.1 for its varied styles — a highlight of his summer tour.

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.