Good morning, Framingham.

On October 30, The Frame reported that renovation work on the new community center continued as residents gave feedback through a survey—local candidates participated in a forum on sustainability and the environment while a review linked the annual haunted trolley tour in Historic Framingham to Halloween.

Jon Keller — a long-serving WBZ political analyst with 20 years at the station — was laid off on October 30 as one of five employees terminated by owner Paramount amid broader staff cuts; his departure follows earlier buyouts reported by the Globe and the Herald.

MetroWest Medical Center staff set up a Scarecrow Contest that filled the campus with Halloween cheer — judging is underway and winners will be announced next week.

The Framingham History Center hosted its annual haunted trolley tour, providing a look at the town’s ghost history and ties to Halloween.

The event, held during spooky season amid the community’s 325th anniversary of incorporation, offered residents a unique insight + a chance to reflect on local history.

Maria Bolletino, chair of the History Department and CELTSS director at Framingham State, drew on her background from Brown University, Teach for America and UT Austin to help make free, excellent education a reality—she also encourages students to read widely while sharing her interests in travel, running and spending time with her two children.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts did not renew the University’s mental health grant because its funds were cut from the budget — University officials said the school will use funds from another grant to maintain its mental health services.

Framingham State showed a 74% retention rate in Fall 2025 that matches pre-pandemic levels, while only 48% of the 2018 cohort graduated in six years.

University leaders plan to add more academic advisors and adjust curricula to help improve student progress.

Framingham State University is reviving its study abroad program after fewer students traveled following the pandemic.

Joanne Farley’s office held a fair on Sept 24 that drew 127 students and plans new programs—such as a Fall study at Harlaxton Manor—to boost future opportunities.

Students at Framingham State reported strange ghost sightings in historic Peirce and Horace Mann Halls after a 1914 fire struck Normal Hall—residents described unexplained noises, moving objects, and eerie figures seen around campus.

University lore mingles with these current accounts as tunnels linking old buildings add to the mystery.

Framingham will dedicate the Main Street Bridge to the late Select Board Member Ginger Esty on November 3 at 11 a.m., honoring her decades of service and her work in preserving the historic bridge over the Sudbury River.

The ceremony will include parking at the nearby shopping plaza and a closure of Main Street at Walnut Street and Union Avenue from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.—details announced by city officials.

City officials said SNAP benefits will not end today, but a federal shutdown is delaying regular payments and may change the payment schedule.

Two federal judges ordered emergency funds to keep benefits flowing and local food programs remain available for those in need.

The Center for Inclusive Excellence hosted a discussion on SNAP, Medicaid, and poverty on Oct 22—policy experts from Health Care For All and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute explained that federal funding cuts and new work requirements are reducing benefits for low-income residents.

Eleven high school football players from MetroWest and Milford made big plays in Week 9 by scoring touchdowns and clinching championships on October 30 and 31, with standout efforts from players like Ben Atherton + Brady McCormack.

Assabet Valley will play Blackstone Valley today at 1 p.m., capping off a season of strong performances.

The Framingham State Rams won a volleyball match against the Mass.

Maritime Buccaneers three nil on Oct. 28 at their home court, raising their overall record to fifteen to eleven and their conference record to five to two—junior Natalie Reynolds led with nineteen kills. The team will host Johnson and Wales University on Nov. 4 as they prepare for playoff play.

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.