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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On September 13, community members including formerly incarcerated women gathered at MCI-Framingham to protest Governor Healey's $360 million renovation plan for the local women’s prison—arguing that a new building cannot fix long-standing issues—urging officials to reconsider investments in reforms. The Frame
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Market Basket’s board named longtime chief financial officer Donald T. Mulligan as interim CEO following the firing of former CEO Arthur T. Demoulas amid a family feud. Mulligan, a Lowell native with 42 years at Market Basket, will lead the grocery chain’s 95 stores — ensuring the 'More For Your Dollar' shopping experience continues. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Wonder — a virtual food hall that uses one kitchen for multiple restaurant concepts — will open a location at 571 Worcester Road in Framingham in November, along with new sites in Natick, Belmont, and Acton. The company partners with various chefs and restaurants and promises delivery in under 30 minutes. MetroWest Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts gas prices slightly declined last week with regular fuel reaching $3.08 per gallon on Monday—down from $3.11 per gallon the week prior. Prices are 2.8% lower than the national average of $3.17 while still rising 5 cents since last month. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Framingham voters in District 2 cast less than 5% in a preliminary election—newcomer Lorena Tovar with 146 votes and incumbent David Gordon with 81 votes will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot for the school board seat while challenger Luther T. Evans was eliminated. Voter registration ends Oct. 25 and public officials will be sworn in on Jan. 1. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parents of a Milford teen briefly detained by ICE on Sept. 12 met with agents on Tuesday and were released under conditions — they must wear ankle monitors and check in at a Framingham office in two weeks, which will limit the father’s work time. The undocumented Brazilian family, living here for four years and seeking asylum, now faces strict rules while they await further notice. MetroWest Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A poll is asking Framingham readers to vote for their favorite spots to watch fall foliage as apple orchards open and temperatures drop — forecasted peak colors will occur the week of Sept. 30. MetroWest Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high schools are inviting community votes for the Girls High School Athlete of the Week contest covering Sept. 9-15 with top players such as Hopedale volleyball’s Olivia Barroso and Algonquin field hockey’s Anna Beville highlighted for their key performances — with Barroso tallying 40 assists and Beville making nine saves. The poll will remain open until noon Tuesday, Sept. 23 for voters to cast their choices. MetroWest Daily News
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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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Something Rotten
October 17-26 — Dennison Memorial Hall at Boston Church — Tickets available — Experience the hilarious tale of brotherly rivalry in this uproarious musical farce.
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