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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The A Cappella Singers, a MetroWest choral group with over 60 years of history, will premiere Brad Hart’s new work Upright — funded by a grant from the Natick Cultural Council — in December concerts at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Framingham on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. and at the First Congregational Church in Natick on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On September 29, the Student Government Association swore in 16 new members—comprising a vice president, secretary, publicist, and 13 senators—and approved Jobe Murphy as a senator despite his loss in the race for vice president; the group will hold a retreat today and October 4 to review SGA rules. The Gatepost
- ➤ On Sept. 29, President Nancy Niemi gave the first State of the University address for AY 2025–26 at Framingham State and stressed that fairness and inclusion are essential. She detailed a plan to boost student retention and graduation and noted that most students now come from minority backgrounds. The Gatepost
- ➤ Stephanie Logan has been named Dean of Education and Behavioral and Social Sciences at Framingham State after a long career as a teacher, counselor, and college educator. She chose the university for its diverse community—she plans to build a strong college identity that connects students, faculty, and alumni. The Gatepost
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Framingham voters will decide on a ballot question in the Nov. 4 election that asks if changes to the city charter should be made—these changes include a three-term limit for the mayor, a new chief climate and sustainability officer, and updated processes for voting and budgeting. A yes vote will enact the amendments while a no vote will keep the current charter. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Framingham State Police Department is launching its 8th annual Pink Patch Project this October to raise breast cancer awareness by selling $10 pink patches that benefit Susan G. Komen New England — University Police officers will wear exclusive pink and gold badges with a new design by Dirty Water Collectibles — created by officer Domenico Montano to support the effort. The Gatepost
- ➤ Mayoral candidates Charlie Sisitsky and Geoff Epstein debated as local leaders honored the Greater Framingham Community Church’s food insecurity program. A new curbside composting program will launch soon—aiming to reduce waste on our streets. The Frame
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bob McKee, a 10-year Holliston resident who survived three brain tumors, will join his family for his second Jimmy Fund Walk in Boston on Sunday—he feels grateful and stronger after overcoming challenging treatment. MetroWest Daily News
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