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Framingham
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Framingham. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 area police officers partnered with 380 children at Framingham Walmart on Dec. 16 to help them shop for holiday gifts. Donations from the local Police Association supported the event + spread cheer in the community. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ A retrospective piece reviews five notable facts about the city's past—covering local film sets, Crispus Attucks' roots, a pioneering mall turned retail hub, the origin of its name, and Framingham State’s role as the first state normal school. MetroWest Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Natick's Chabad Center hosts a menorah lighting on the town common today — the event follows a recent attack in Australia that killed 16 people and brings the community together. MetroWest Daily News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Powerball jackpot for today is $1.2 billion with a cash option of $572.1 million, and the drawing — the 44th since the last win — is set for 10:59 p.m.; tickets cost $2 and are available at local retailers until 9:50 p.m. MetroWest Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Framingham is seeking a volunteer city historian when Frederic Wallace steps down on Dec. 31; interested residents must submit a cover letter & resume by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4. The role, appointed by the mayor, requires research, event presentations & collaboration with city groups. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ The Massachusetts DOT announced overnight ramp work on the Mass Pike over Route 9 in Framingham, set to begin at 10 p.m. (Thursday, Dec. 18) and conclude at 5 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, with detour routes for drivers. MetroWest Daily News
- ➤ The City is inviting eligible youth to apply for 13 seats on the Framingham Youth Council. Applicants aged 13 to 22 must apply online by Jan. 31 at 11:59 p.m. to help guide city officials on youth issues. City of Framingham
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans can vote in the Daily News preseason Boys Basketball Player of the Year poll, which features 23 candidates from 18 schools including state champions, league all-stars and multi-sport standouts, until noon Wednesday, Dec. 24. Regular season games continue through Feb. 19 with state tournament brackets expected Feb. 21. MetroWest Daily News
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