Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
Good morning, Framingham.
🏘️ Community
Renovation work at the new community center continued as residents gave feedback through a survey while local candidates took part in a forum about sustainability.
The Framingham History Center hosted its annual haunted trolley tour—highlighting the community's deep connection to Halloween traditions.
A city survey from Aug 1 to Sept 30 showed that Framingham residents strongly support a new splash pad at Cushing Memorial Park with features like spray bloom and water tunnel favored by many.
A community feedback session will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Nov 20 at Loring Arena to gather ideas for the project.
💼 Business
Framingham State University will host its first Food and Beverage Entrepreneurship Summit on Thursday, Nov.
14 at the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center—local food experts and FSU teachers will lead free workshops and lectures to help new food business owners.
🏛️ Government
Massachusetts officials say EBT cards will work in November even though the shutdown means no new SNAP funds will be provided—over a million residents will rely on unused benefits that roll over for up to 274 days.
They urge families to budget current balances and focus on buying nonperishable foods.
🏈 Sports
Framingham Unified defeated Natick 76-54 on Wednesday as they outscored the Redhawks by 20 points in the second half.
At halftime, the team honored four seniors with flowers, photos & coach's fist bumps as they look forward to a jamboree on Nov. 12.
🎉 Framingham Events
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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.
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.
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