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In today's newsletter:

  • Four injured in serious Worcester Road crash in Framingham
  • Framingham man killed on Hollis Street; see charges and court orders.
  • What Framingham homeowners should do about exploding lanternfly swarms

Also on today's calendar: Electronics Recycling and Secure Document Shredding Event 9am-1pm and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 4 Injured In Framingham Crash: Report (patch.com) — Framingham residents are learning more about a serious Sunday night crash on Worcester Road that injured four people, including one airlifted to Boston Medical Center. Police say two vehicles were involved near 1063 Worcester Road, with three other victims taken by ambulance to MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham.
   

2. Police ID Framingham Man Killed In Alleged DUI Hit-And-Run Crash, Driver Charged: Police (dailyvoice.com) — A 62-year-old Framingham man, Philip Bligh, died after a late-night crash on Hollis Street that police say involved a driver who initially left the scene and appeared intoxicated when he returned. Officers arrested Ronei DeOliveira of Framingham, and a judge in Framingham District Court set his bail at $250,000 with strict monitoring and alcohol restrictions.
   

3. Spotted lanternfly infestations have expanded in Mass. Here's what that means for homeowners. (bostonglobe.com) — Spotted lanternflies are now swarming parts of Massachusetts, and a Framingham resident reports hundreds suddenly appearing in her neighborhood, coating trees and outdoor spaces. Experts explain how the fast-spreading pests threaten fruit growers and agritourism, and outline practical steps homeowners can take to slow infestations and protect their yards.
   

4. Alzheon Reports Biomarker Findings for Oral Alzheimer's Drug Valiltramiprosate (bostonlifesciencestimes.com) — Framingham-based Alzheon is reporting promising Phase 2 and 3 biomarker results for its oral Alzheimer's drug valiltramiprosate (ALZ-801), showing sustained reductions in key blood markers tied to disease progression. Company leaders say these changes tracked with better cognitive and brain-volume outcomes in certain patients and plan another Phase 3 trial while exploring more patient groups.
   

5. Mistrial or retrial, Lindsay Clancy faces years of confinement (newsnationnow.com) — A retired Massachusetts judge says Lindsay Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial, is likely to remain in a secure psychiatric setting for years, even if ultimately found not criminally responsible. He notes she could be held at Mass. Correctional Institution Framingham or another maximum-security facility while doctors and courts periodically review whether she can ever be safely released.
   

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