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Framingham
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Goodnow Farms Chocolate in Sudbury will host its Halloween Haunted Barn Party on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25 — the event offers ghost tours in a barn built over 200 years ago, jump scares, food, drinks, and proceeds for S.T.A.R.T. animal rescue. Guests must park at the public lot behind Ti-Sales at 36 Hudson Road and take a shuttle to the venue while using caution on uneven surfaces. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ Framingham is hosting an Indigenous Peoples Day event on Monday, October 13 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Downtown Common— a historic Indigenous burial ground— that will feature a formal proclamation, student reflections and a keynote address; locals may also join a 'Hike Through History' on Saturday, October 19 to further explore Indigenous heritage while donating a nonperishable food item. Framingham Source
- ➤ Over 100 artists were nominated for the New England Music Awards and the public can vote online until Oct. 11. The awards ceremony will take place on Nov. 16 at Six String Grill and Stage in Foxborough—tickets cost $37.51. MetroWest Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MetroWest Nonprofit Network welcomed 27 nonprofit leaders to its 2025 Certificate in Nonprofit Management program—a 12-week course covering governance, fundraising, and communications—and the program celebrates its 5th anniversary with support from local experts and business partners. Framingham Source
- ➤ Saint Bridget School will host an Early Childhood Open House on October 22nd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—families can meet staff and tour classrooms that combine strong academics with Catholic values. Framingham Source
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On October 7, a local government equity audit was presented to the City Council that examined DEI practices and workforce representation; officials reviewed the findings and will use the recommendations to guide future hiring and outreach efforts—DEI. The Frame
- ➤ Framingham residents can attend or watch live a public forum today at Edwards Church—39 Edwards St.—where candidates for City Council and School Committee share their priorities and answer questions about key local issues. MetroWest Daily News
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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.
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Framingham Homeschool Expo
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Kalexedy Learning Center — Free entry — Explore resources and workshops to enrich your homeschooling experience.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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