Good morning, Framingham.

Chipotle will open its second Framingham restaurant on Monday, Oct.6 at 573 Worcester Road — a plaza that also houses Jersey Mike’s and Whole Foods — after the board approved its operating hours from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. despite a commissioner’s concerns about noise in the nearby neighborhood.

The Haunt, an outdoor interactive theatrical experience, returns to MetroWest YMCA Outdoor Center in Hopkinton with a Halloween theme called The Carnival Comes to Deadwoodville featuring circus clowns, acrobats and eerie games.

Performances will occur on Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25 with timed entry, kid-friendly show options and a participation upgrade available for an extra $100 donation — proceeds support community programs.

State officials released the 2025 MCAS results showing that most school districts remain below pre-pandemic achievement levels; only 13 districts met the benchmark in both English and math—63 met it in one subject.

Scores rose for grades 3–8 in English but declined for 10th grade as math results stayed mostly unchanged or fell.

On Sunday, September 30, incumbent mayor Sisitsky and challenger Epstein met at the Framingham Public Library — they discussed local development, education and immigration policies — as they gear up for the November election.

Massachusetts immigration lawyers said that the asylum process is long, expensive, and uncertain, with some cases taking ten years and costing thousands of dollars for people seeking protection from danger abroad.

They explained that whether an application is filed for those in detention or for those who entered legally, clients often face challenges like being transferred between facilities—prolonging delays in getting legal help.

Representative Jack Patrick Lewis voted for a supplemental budget bill that supports hospitals and community health centers caring for low-income and uninsured residents including MetroWest Medical Center — which will receive millions for life-saving care.

The bill passed on September 30 to fill a gap in the Health Safety Net program — a move designed to help vulnerable patients and providers.

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.

Framingham Homeschool Expo

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kalexedy Learning Center — Free entry — Explore resources and workshops to enrich your homeschooling experience.

The Haunt: Carnival in Deadwoodville

6-10 p.m. — MetroWest YMCA Family Outdoor Center — Admission fee may apply — Experience a whimsical carnival featuring magical characters and stories.

2025 Haunted Trolley Tour

1-6 p.m. — Village Hall on the Common — Various ticket prices — Experience a thrilling trolley ride through Framingham's haunted history.

Community Stargazing

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Framingham State University — Free entry — Observe the Moon and Saturn through telescopes while experts answer your cosmic questions.