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Saturday, September 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A recent AAA study found that nearly all drivers admitted to aggressive driving behaviors over the past year—96% reported speeding at yellow lights, tailgating, or honking in anger. The findings show that witnessing aggressive driving can lead others to act similarly on the road. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Greater Framingham Community Church will host a Hunger Action Month event from 11 a.m. to noon on Sept. 29 at 44 Franklin St. in Framingham — the church partners with DoorDash’s Project DASH to deliver meals to households facing food insecurity. MetroWest Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On September 17, a 25-year-old time capsule opened at the Memorial Building—revealing artifacts from 2000 that many Framingham residents recognized. Attendees guessed the capsule’s contents and recalled memories from that era. The Frame
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Center for Inclusive Excellence held its first Diversity Dialogue on Sept. 18 at Framingham State—discussing fears that closing the U.S. Department of Education may cut funds for grants, diversity programs, and student research. Professor James Cressey and campus leaders noted that these federal changes leave students and staff unsure of available resources. The Gatepost
- ➤ A group of Framingham State students took a field trip to Concord on Sept. 24—visiting The Old Manse, Orchard House and Walden Pond to learn about historic American literature. The annual event reinforces courses in American Romanticism and deepens student engagement with local heritage. The Gatepost
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two new West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed in a woman in her 60s in Middlesex County and in a man in his 50s in Suffolk County, bringing the total to eight this year. The risk is high in 47 towns (Arlington, Chelsea, Medford and Waltham) and officials urge residents to use repellent and cover exposed skin until the first hard frost. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Nurses at MetroWest Medical Center’s Beautiful Beginnings Maternity Unit completed intensive training focused on newborn care through expert-led sessions and hands-on skill practice—preparing staff to manage both routine and emergency situations. The training strengthened teamwork with the pediatric team to ensure better support for infants. Framingham Source
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub's study released Sept. 8 ranked states on 30 quality-of-life factors and found that three New England states are in the nation's top 10 for happiness; Connecticut led while Massachusetts ranked ninth and New Hampshire came in eighth—showing varied regional results. MetroWest Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Elijah Nichols—also known as EJ—finished his college football career with a 3-7 record and has now joined the coaching staff as wide receiver coach to help rebuild the team. He uses his experience as a former captain to guide and support his teammates on and off the field. The Gatepost
- ➤ Framingham State football beat UMass Dartmouth Corsairs 14-10 on Sept. 20, lifting their conference record to 2-0 with Daniels scoring two touchdowns. They host Bridgewater State University Bears today at Bowditch Field — the team prepares for another challenging matchup. The Gatepost
- ➤ Framingham State volleyball team beat Worcester State Lancers 3-2 on Sept. 23, moving their conference record to 1-0 and overall record to 8-3. The team travels to Salem State today for their next conference matchup. The Gatepost
- ➤ On Sept.20, the Framingham State Rams earned their first conference soccer win by beating Fitchburg 2-1 and improving their conference record to 1-2 while their overall record reached 2-4-1—Coach Michael La Francesca attributed the win to strong team effort as the squad now prepares for matches against Curry and Salem State. The Gatepost
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