Good morning, Framingham.

Massachusetts was ranked the eighth-best state for quality of life in CNBC's Top States for Business study, tying with Nebraska and Virginia with a score of 167.

The study looked at factors like low premature death rates and strong access to primary care — though poor air quality and expensive childcare hurt its overall score.

Senior John Bianchi from Natick won the Bay State Conference cross-country championship, making him the first local champion since his father—Jamey did so more than 30 years ago.

Franklin High School running back Alex Weber earned his third Daily News High School Football Player of the Week after getting 29.98% of more than 700 votes—he scored four touchdowns for 101 yards in a win over Attleboro.

The poll for Week 8 remains open until Thursday, October 30 and features 13 nominees from local schools.

A poll is underway to decide which high school football team in MetroWest and Greater Milford sports the best helmet design—residents can vote until noon Monday, November 3.

This contest highlights the unique style that each team brings to the field.

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.

Amanecer Gaitero Boston

7-11:30 p.m. — Caipy Sports Bar — Limited entry — Celebrate cultural traditions with lively music and performances featuring gaitas.