Good morning, Framingham.

An Indigenous People's Day observance took place yesterday at Greater Framingham Community Church where leaders read a land acknowledgment and performed a ceremonial drum beat — Mayor Charlie Sisitsky issued a proclamation — while about 50 people attended.

Spring 2025 MCAS scores show that Framingham Public Schools made moderate progress but some schools, including Framingham High and several elementary and middle schools, need extra help.

Local education officials will focus on improving instruction and tackling chronic absenteeism (tailoring support for each school) to boost student learning and close the gap with statewide averages.

Students, faculty, and staff have experienced repeated elevator outages at key campus buildings since early July, with the McCarthy Center and Foster Hall facing issues that limit access to essential services.

The Gatepost Editorial urges a proactive review of maintenance and replacement plans—especially amid budget cuts—to prevent further disruptions.

A $1 million Powerball ticket purchased at a Natick 7-Eleven was claimed by the September 18 Trust Agreement on October 2 at the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Dorchester headquarters — trustee Cristina Offenberg made the claim.

The store earned a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket, and winners must use a trust because prizes cannot be claimed anonymously.

The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 25-19 on Sunday—boosting their record to 4-2 and setting up a game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Oct.

19 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville where they are favored by 6 points. Quarterback Drake Maye completed 18 of 26 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns while the Titans now stand at 1-5.

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.

Future Leaders Summit Showcase

4-6:30 p.m. — Department of Student Registration - Framingham Public Schools — Free entry — Celebrate and support young entrepreneurs as they present their innovative business ideas.