Good morning, Framingham.

Erica's Ristorante in Ashland reopens today after owners Sam and Erica Cannarozzi received nearly 1,000 Facebook reactions and 300 comments following a brief closure for health and personal reasons—demonstrating strong local support.

The restaurant will offer its eclectic Italian menu to loyal diners eager for its return.

Because the government shutdown continues, no SNAP benefits will be given in November and over 1,000,000 residents who rely on food stamps will face a gap in food help.

Governor Healey has urged those affected to call local charities and the Project Bread hotline—state agencies are working to coordinate support until federal funds return.

Framingham will dedicate the Main Street Bridge to former selectman Agnes (Ginger) Esty on Monday, Nov.

3, at 11 a.m., honoring her long service and efforts to keep the historic bridge by the Sudbury River intact. Local officials, including Mayor Charlie Sisitsky, will speak while Main Street closes at Walnut Street and Union Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon.

MetroWest Medical Center honored five employees—Greg Pape, Grace Odiah, Luz Medina, Geral Miranda, and Michelle Clark—with its monthly 'Better Together' Awards that recognize staff for their exceptional patient care at Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital.

On World Stroke Day, MetroWest Medical Center urged Framingham residents to act fast by calling 911 when stroke signs appear using the FAST method (a reminder that stroke can cause serious disability).

The center said early treatment minimizes brain damage (the CDC notes 800,000 strokes occur each year).

Framingham Unified celebrated Senior Day in their game against Natick—seniors were honored on the court as they marked a memorable moment.

The MIAA Fall state tournaments for MetroWest and Greater Milford schools are underway with field hockey and girls volleyball games on October 29th through November 3rd; key matchups include Shrewsbury at Westborough today at 4 p.m. and contests with teams like Westwood and Blackstone Valley Tech, with some games shown on NFHS Network—scores and schedules are updated as teams advance—.

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.