Good morning, Framingham.

Temazcal Tequila Cantina on Route 9 closed this week after eight years in business — customers are encouraged to visit its other locations in Lynnfield, Burlington or Dedham.

Dean Patricia Thomas was honored with the Caribbean Leadership Award by the state legislature at the Boston Caribbean-American Association celebration at the State House.

Nominated by Rep. Jack Lewis — an Ashland resident — she was praised for her work in higher education and community advocacy that connects Caribbean partnerships to Framingham.

The Education Department and the Henry Whittemore Library held a talk on book bans on Oct.

6 that featured Rep. Garballey and Secretary Zrike discussing the recently signed Freedom to Read law (which clarifies the process for challenging library materials) to protect educators’ judgment and student learning.

Framingham State University held its Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct.

2 and 3, where alumni, families and students enjoyed a campus fitness center grand opening, receptions, a revamped Moonlight Breakfast (with DJ music-based bingo) and on campus events including Festival FSU and Framingham Fest.

Jared Magno, assistant director of Student Experience and Orientation at FSU, brings experience from the University of New England and Bowling Green State University to advise the Framingham State Activities Board and lead student orientation events.

He helps recruit and support nearly 12 student organizations while encouraging new students to step outside their comfort zones.

Spotted lanternflies are laying eggs this fall on trees and outdoor surfaces, prompting state agricultural officials to warn of crop damage next spring.

Residents should remove egg masses and squish adult lanternflies immediately + report sightings to help curb the spread.

At the SGA meeting on Oct.

6, President Shubham Valand swore in new senators Allise McCullough and Nem Gerald and appointed Jonathan Sundberg as Safety and Security Committee chair and Jamila Daikha as vice chair — the senate also approved edits for History Club’s constitution.

On Oct. 8, employees at Commonwealth Care Alliance and CareSource raised $50,000 for Advocates (a nonprofit supporting mental health and developmental disabilities) during their annual workplace giving campaign to expand local services.

Framingham State won its Homecoming game against Fitchburg State 24-12 on Oct.

3 at Bowditch, keeping a 3-0 record (families boosted the home crowd). The Rams will face Bridgewater State on Oct. 9.