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Good morning Framingham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three Framingham residents displaced after two-alarm Everit Avenue house fire.
  • Why Framingham's acting clerk magistrate is now covering Natick's court too.
  • How Framingham Heart Study data is shaping new insights into bone health

Also on today's calendar: Shabbat on the Beach at the Wayland Town Beach and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Chance of a p.m. shower, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three people displaced after 2-alarm fire burns Framingham residence (boston25news.com) — A two-alarm fire at a three-family home on Everit Avenue in Framingham displaced a husband, wife, and their adult son Sunday night, though the other units remain livable. Framingham firefighters quickly contained the blaze, no injuries were reported, and the American Red Cross is helping the displaced family while the cause is investigated.
   

• Natick MA clerk magistrate reassigned; two others placed on leave (metrowestdailynews.com) — Leadership changes at Natick District Court, which shares a Framingham building with Framingham District Court, mean the acting Framingham clerk magistrate is now handling Natick's duties as well. Residents with minor criminal matters or arraignments may see different personnel overseeing hearings while two Natick court officials remain on administrative leave.
   

• Elizabeth (Lisa) Samelson, PhD, named recipient of 2026 Gordon Strewler Mentorship Award (eurekalert.org) — Framingham gets a quiet but important nod as Dr. Elizabeth Samelson's award-winning research includes a major Framingham Heart Study project examining how vascular health affects bone strength in older adults. The article celebrates her mentorship at Beth Israel Deaconess and Hebrew SeniorLife, highlighting work that could shape future care for aging residents across Greater Boston and beyond.
   

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  • Every Indicator Shows That Combining Framingham's Senior Services and the Library is a Bad Idea —Geoff Epstein Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Ashland

  • High school football 2026 schedule and results for MetroWest (metrowestdailynews.com)
  • Beacon Hill Roll Call, Aug. 10-14 (gazettenet.com)
  • Police Log: Driver and Passenger Extricated after Crash, Resident Reports Assault in Friend's Home, Vehicle Break-Ins (town.news)

Natick

  • Natick business buzz: Alma Gaucha Brazilian steakhouse eyes Mall; Wonder could expand next door (natickreport.com)
  • Chick-Fil-A seeks to open Natick restaurant with drive-thru (natickreport.com)
  • Natick Select Board going back to back: Johnson public input update on Tuesday; Main Street Improvement Project discussion/vote on Wednesday (natickreport.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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