Good morning, Framingham.

Following damage from last weekend's nor’easter, BBB Eastern New England advised Framingham homeowners to research and verify contractors (checking business profiles, insurance, and payment methods) before beginning storm repairs.

Homeowners are urged to document damage and avoid paying full cost upfront.

ScrubaDub, a family-owned car wash chain, marks 60 years today at its Route 9 locations (Framingham and Natick) with $2 Express washes, retro uniforms, and free cupcakes starting at 11 a.m.; customers can also enjoy a Birthday Cake-scent wash at tunnel sites through Oct.

7.

USA TODAY Network newspapers have launched a bracket of 32 film and TV adaptations based on real Massachusetts events and are asking readers to choose their favorites.

Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 4.

A $2.4 million prize from the Decade of Dollars scratch ticket was claimed at Butts and Bets in Randolph on Tuesday, Sept.

29 — four grand prizes remain available. Earlier, a Worcester winner opted for a one-time payout of $1.56 million.

Lawmakers asked Amazon to pause its drone delivery plan from its Otis Street center in Westborough after local residents voiced concerns over noise, safety, and privacy at a Sept.

23 meeting; lawmakers (Moore, Donaghue, and Kane) signed a Sept. 29 letter urging the company to answer community concerns before moving ahead.

Zumper data showed that Framingham apartment rents dropped 10% from August’s median of $2,658 to $2,388 (released Sept.

29), with prices trending 5% lower than the previous month’s $2,505 rate. Local rental rates remain 26% above the national median.

The MIAA announced its first high school football playoff power rankings yesterday at 11 a.m. for teams across divisions with at least three wins (rankings are updated on Tuesdays and Fridays) to set the stage for upcoming fall playoffs.