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Hey there, Framingham! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Framingham's MutualOne Bank adds seasoned tax expert to its board
  • Framingham leader joins MassBay board—how could this shape local education?
  • What this major acquisition means for a Framingham engineering mainstay

Also on today's calendar: Let Your Yoga Dance with Margo Macfarlane and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Personnel File – No. 459 (bankerandtradesman.com) — Framingham-based MutualOne Bank has added recently retired Deloitte tax partner Evelyn Kaupp to its board of directors, strengthening local financial leadership. The broader personnel roundup also notes promotions and hires at several Massachusetts banks and real estate firms, reflecting ongoing shifts in the region's financial and property sectors.
   

2. Governor Healey Appoints Chris Horblit to the MassBay Board of Trustees (framinghamsource.com) — A Framingham resident, Chris Horblit, has been appointed by Gov. Maura Healey to a five-year term on the MassBay Community College Board of Trustees. Horblit, a senior executive at TJX, brings experience in corporate real estate, local economic development in Framingham and Marlborough, and deep ties to regional nonprofits and higher education.
   

3. Haley Ward Acquires CDW Consultants (high-profile.com) — A Framingham-based environmental and civil engineering firm, CDW Consultants, has been acquired by employee-owned engineering company Haley Ward, expanding the combined group's capabilities in Massachusetts and New England. CDW will keep its name as a division of Haley Ward, preserving client relationships while gaining access to a broader range of technical resources and offices across the region.
   

4. Women's Groups To Protest Men In Framingham Women's Prison (newbostonpost.com) — A protest is planned outside MCI-Framingham on October 9, where women's groups will rally against housing male-born inmates who identify as women in the state's women's prison. Organizers say their concerns include safety and a high‑profile convicted murderer, and they're urging Massachusetts officials to reconsider current placement policies.
   

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