Framingham Yard Waste Facility To Close This Weekend

The end of the season is Dec. 15, meaning residents have just a few days left to utilize it for yard waste disposal.

Framingham Launches Free Naloxone Training

The city's Public Health Department will offer the free training by appointment starting next week. Here's what to know.

Framingham Litter Cleanup Program Launched During Pandemic Brings Community Together

Michael Croci, co-founder of Keep Framingham Beautiful, says the city may have made the most progress getting litter off its streets.

Framingham Hosts 1st Find Your People Day This Weekend

More than 30 organizations have signed up to participate in the drop-in style event scheduled for Saturday. Here's what to know.

Boston Marathon: Team Framingham Applications Open For 2025

Applications are now open for both runners and organizations, but some changes have been made to the process. Here's what to know.

Framingham's Carol Getchell Nature Trail Closed

The boardwalk and other sections of the Framingham nature trail need repairs, prompting officials to close it until further notice.

Framingham Learned Pond Closed To Swimming

High bacteria levels are to play for the indefinite no-swimming mandate. The city's two other beaches are open.

Sudbury River Health Advisory Lifted In Framingham

Recreational activities can resume after a sewer system overflow prompted the advisory in Framingham, city officials said.

All Framingham Beaches Closed For Swimming

High E.coli bacteria counts are to blame for the indefinite closure of all three Framingham beaches, city officials announced.

Framingham Offers Free Swimming Lessons This Summer

Registration is open through the Framingham Parks & Recreation Department for three sessions of swimming lessons. What to know.

Framingham Library Seeks Feedback For Website Redesign

What would you like to see on the library's new website? What features would be most helpful? Here's how to share your input.

Arlington Street Park Gets Grand Opening Date

The Mayor's Office will mark the occasion with a picnic for the community during the grand opening. Here's what to know.

Framingham Ponds To Be Treated With Aquatic Herbicides or Algaecides

Three ponds are scheduled for treatment as early as next week. Here's what to know.

91-Year-Old Woman Stands At Busy Massachusetts Intersection Every Day

A 91-year-old woman is taking a stand in her community in Massachusetts, with a simple, heartfelt sign.

Framingham History Center Earns 2024 Mass History Commendation

This award marks the second major recognition for the Framingham History Center this spring.

Framingham, Eversource Geothermal Project Up And Running

Data collection will begin in July, but officials marked the official commission of the unique energy pilot program this week.

Framingham Lake Waushakum Beach Re-Opens For Swimming

A health advisory closed the beach earlier this month, but it is now reopened for use.

How To Avoid Bears In Framingham? Take Down Bird Feeders

Recent black bear sightings in Framingham prompted officials to remind residents that, during bear season, bird feeders can draw them in.

Framingham Brush Collection Is This Week

Framingham's spring brush collection will happen per the city's regular trash schedule.

Framingham Single Mom Adds College Grad To Impressive Resume

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Framingham.

Framingham Street Sweeping Continues This Week

Street sweeping is scheduled from Tuesday through Friday this week. Here's when and where.

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Framingham, When To See It

The path of totality extends from Texas to Maine, but each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse.

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Framingham?

The path of totality extends from Texas to Maine, but each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse.

Deadline Nearing For Framingham Senior Heroes Awards

The Framingham Council on Aging is bringing back the Senior Heroes Awards for the fourth year. The deadline to submit is Feb. 2.

Care About Framingham Trails? City Has A Committee To Join

Framingham is seeking volunteers for the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee.

Meet Framingham's 1st New Year Baby

Framingham Union Hospital welcomed the first baby of the new year around 3:30 a.m. on Monday.

Framingham resident contributes to success of VNA Care’s Annual Gala

Nubia Whitaker served on the Heroes in Health Care Gala Committee

Framingham Leader A Boon For Ukrainian And Russian Speaking Population

The programs run by Sasha Grebenyuk have been a boost for native Ukrainian and Russian speakers, says one Patch reader.

How Well Off Are Middlesex County's Moms And Children?

The 2023 Health of Women and Children Report shows that Massachusetts is one of the best performing states, but challenges persist.

In Framingham, Oct. 9 Is Now Charlie Audet Day

Charlie Audet turned 105-years-old this week. The longtime Framingham resident won a Purple Heart before becoming an accountant.

Framingham Starts Water Main Flushing Tuesday

Water main flushing will last for six weeks in Framingham with the goal of improving drinking water quality in the city.

Framingham Indigenous Peoples' Day Event Back For Year 3

Farm Pond Park will host the Monday event this year in Framingham. Here's what to know.

Framingham Pastor A Lifeline For Families Through Thick And Thin

Pastor Osita Ehiabhi has become a major part of the Framingham community. Here's a spotlight on how he did it.

Framingham 9/11 Ceremony To Honor Victims With Local Ties

The city will pay tribute to 17 victims who had ties to Framingham during an evening ceremony.

Framingham Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Again After West Nile Found

Spraying is scheduled for this week after mosquitos tested positive for West Nile Virus earlier this month. No resident has tested positive.

After Daniel's Table Freezer Break, Framingham Rallies To Replace Food

Framingham's Daniel's Table lost 10,000 pounds of food when one of its biggest storage freezers stopped working. A fundraiser is ongoing.

Framingham Emergency Relief Fund To Help Support Refugee Families

City officials and the Community Foundation For MetroWest have partnered to activate the relief fund. Here's what it will do.

More Than 40 Refugee Families Now In Framingham, City Takes Donations

More than 40 refugee families are now spread across three Framingham hotels. Starting Monday, donations will be accepted again.

No Swimming In Lake Cochituate Amid Blue-Green Algae Bloom

This advisory extends to all ponds within Lake Cochituate, including those in Framingham, Natick and Wayland.

After West Nile Virus Found In Framingham, Mosquito Spraying Scheduled

The state announced that two pools of mosquitoes tested in Framingham this week were positive for West Nile Virus.