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Cheers Framingham! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a viral "cow safari" is reshaping Framingham's Eastleigh Farm
  • Free opera and Latin classics at Framingham Library next weekend
  • Who just stepped into major roles at two Framingham institutions?

Also on today's calendar: Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'It's changed everything.' Viral video draws crowds to Framingham farm (metrowestdailynews.com) — Eastleigh Farm's viral "cow safari" has doubled attendance and sold out advance tickets through Thanksgiving, giving the historic Nobscot farm in Framingham a crucial financial boost. Owner Doug Stephan says the surge in visitors is helping stabilize operations, even as he continues exploring development and preservation options and showcases a more rural side of Framingham with food festivals, animals and the Moo Bus ice cream truck.
   

• Mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora will perform free concert in Framingham MA (metrowestdailynews.com) — A free classical concert is coming to Framingham Public Library's main branch on Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring Dominican-American mezzo-soprano Fanny Lora and a Boston-based chamber ensemble. She'll blend European opera arias with Spanish and Latin American works, highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month and inviting attendees to stay afterward to talk with the artists about the music and themes.
   

• Movers & Shakers: TLC's Walden School hires new residential director (metrowestdailynews.com) — Framingham residents may notice leadership changes at two key local institutions: The Learning Center for the Deaf's Walden School has hired Elise Crawford as director of residential services, and MutualOne Bank has promoted Jeffrey Morse to senior vice president and chief lending officer. The piece also spotlights several MetroWest-area attorneys honored in a national legal guide, underscoring regional professional accomplishments.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • **EDIT**: We reunited this very sweet pup ('Tobi') with his owner, located through another post on Facebook.
    Thanks to everyone for their help and concern! This dog has posted up at 61 Cove Ave. Seems like maybe a pet that got out? Maybe been out a little… (Nextdoor Waushakum Farm)
  • This handsome fella came to our door and is making himself comfortable.
    He's healthy, shiny coat and very friendly. He is unneutered. (Nextdoor Edgell Rd)
  • AmerCareRoyal posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 1st Shift in Framingham. Apply here.
  • Herb Connolly Chevrolet posted a job opening for Parts Department Counter Person in Framingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Framingham here.

🗞 Nearby News

Natick

  • Coffee With a Purpose guest—Rob Dunlavey, documents South Natick dam through art (natickreport.com)
  • Natick's Royal Smoke Shop broken into again; teens arrested (natickreport.com)
  • State denies initial funding bid for 5 Auburn St. affordable housing complex in Natick (natickreport.com)

Sudbury

  • Girls soccer blanks L-S, 4-0, to stay undefeated (concordbridge.org)
  • Room to love: A backyard barn in Newton finds new life as a gathering space (boston.com)

Ok Framingham! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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