Good morning, Framingham.

On Sept. 25, CELTSS hosted the Scholarly and Creative Showcase Series event 'You Can’t Make These Things Up' via Zoom where professors Rachel Trousdale, Patricia Horvath, and Kelly Matthews discussed how creative nonfiction blends imagination with fact-checking—showing the balance between artistry and accuracy— for fields from journalism to science.

Framingham State University is spending $6.6 million in state funds to turn Linsley Hall into low-cost housing—serving faculty, staff, and graduate students—with the project set to open by spring and help ease the local housing shortage.

An editorial from Framingham State shows that nearly half the students commute and face uninviting, under-equipped spaces compared to residents—students use a broken commuter lounge with minimal seating.

The board urges the University to improve social spaces and meal options for commuters—ensuring they feel more supported on campus.

Local leaders launched a curbside composting program across the city to reduce landfill waste—residents can now sort food and yard waste for pickup.

WalletHub reported that Massachusetts borrowers pay a median of $241 each month for student loans, making it the second-highest payment in New England—Vermont tops the list with a $248 median payment.

Gov. Maura Healey ordered that flags at state buildings fly at half-staff to honor former state Senator Edward Kennedy until his funeral, which has not been set.

Kennedy served Lowell for almost 50 years — working in housing, education and COVID-19 recovery.

On Oct. 1, the Framingham State Rams swept Fitchburg without losing a set in a conference volleyball match, boosting their win streak to five.

The team will face Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and the University of Saint Joseph today—preparing for their away doubleheader.

The Framingham State Rams defeated the Bridgewater State Bears 46-40 in overtime on Sept.

27 and improved their record to 3-0 in the conference and 3-1 overall— they will face Fitchburg State today.

The Framingham Rams beat the Salem State Vikings 2—0 on Sept.

26, keeping a clean sheet with strong defense in a game that left Salem without a goal. The team will take on the University of Maine at Fort Kent today in a non-conference match as they build on their recent win.

Framingham men's soccer lost 2—0 to Gordon College on Oct.

1 — the team will travel to Suffolk University on Oct. 7 for a nonconference match.

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.

Guide to Service Provision Conference

9 AM – 4 PM — The Learning Center For The Deaf — Free entry — Explore neurodiversity in early childhood and empower deaf and hard of hearing children.