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Friday, September 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ L.L. Bean, a Maine-based outdoor retailer, will open its 12th Massachusetts store in November in Framingham on Route 9 at Fresh Market Plaza, 84 Worcester Road, Unit #2. The new 20,000-square-foot store will hire up to 85 full- and part-time employees. MetroWest Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In June, the Danforth Art Museum received a $4,660,000 donation from Susan Litowitz’s estate—the largest gift in its history that will support expanded exhibitions, education and community outreach ahead of its 50th anniversary. Museum directors said the endowment will fund free art classes for older students and a celebration on November 22. The Gatepost
- ➤ Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Framingham Public Library as part of a tour spotlighting classical music by women composers from Colombia, Argentina, and Cuba—she will be accompanied by pianist Alexandra Lutkevich. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 2025—26 Gatepost Editorial Board reintroduced itself as an independent and trusted campus newspaper that has served the university community since its first issue in March 1932. The board said it will keep free speech and ethical, fact-based reporting at the heart of its work while inviting campus members to visit their office for feedback. The Gatepost
- ➤ Five elevators on the Framingham State University campus malfunctioned, but repairs have been completed or are scheduled for October, according to chief environmental health and safety officer Maureen Fowler. Facilities funds paid for essential fixes including relay switch resets and component replacements — ensuring that most units operate reliably. The Gatepost
- ➤ Luke Yubeta is serving as student trustee to represent the student body and listen to their concerns on campus. He said he will hold discussions and plans a forum around mid-October—he aims to make sure every student's voice is heard. The Gatepost
- ➤ Twenty-one students are running for SGA positions at Framingham State; Candidates’ Night was held on September 19 and elections took place during the week of September 22 with results to be announced today. Three candidates for vice president and 18 for senator seats have put forward plans to boost campus unity — some aim to bridge gaps between commuter and resident students. The Gatepost
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham could receive up to $10M in state funds if lawmakers approve the $234M supplemental budget to help struggling hospitals — the funding will support service improvements at Framingham Union Hospital and Natick’s Leonard Morse Hospital. The Frame
- ➤ The Middlesex Sheriff's Office installed a naloxone vending machine at the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction to help save lives by providing free nasal spray kits—nearly 160 kits have already been taken in the first 10 months and the machine offers a brief survey and video instructions on proper use. MetroWest Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Massachusetts high school football Week 4 brings 18 games across MetroWest and Greater Milford—teams from Thursday, Friday, and Saturday contests are set to compete as the season nears league play. The local game between Braintree and Framingham plays today at 6 p.m., and several matchups will stream on the NFHS Network. MetroWest Daily News
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