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And on the Framingham Patch calendar - Jack's Abby Kickoff To Oktoberfest Weekend 2026

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Morning Framingham! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the deadly Hollis Street crash and charges
  • How is a BC degree program changing lives at MCI‑Framingham?
  • Heading to this major health and wellness summit in Framingham?

Also on today's calendar: Jack's Abby Kickoff To Oktoberfest Weekend 2026 and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 84, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 69 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Framingham man held on high bail in fatal pedestrian crash on Hollis Street (wcvb.com) — A Framingham resident is being held on $250,000 bail after prosecutors say he was drunk when his pickup struck and killed 62-year-old Philip Bligh on Hollis Street earlier this month. Police say he initially fled on foot before returning, where officers noted signs of alcohol. He's due back in court November 3, and the case remains under investigation.
   

• BC Prison Education Program holds third graduation ceremony (bc.edu) — Framingham residents should know that MCI‑Framingham now hosts part of the state's largest B.A. prison education program, with more than 130 incarcerated students studying at two facilities. Boston College's Prison Education Program just celebrated its third graduation, highlighting how women at MCI‑Framingham and men at MCI‑Shirley are earning degrees, paid internships, and new opportunities to continue college after release.
   

• Back to Basics Conference Examines Health From the Ground Up (naturalawakeningsboston.com) — Framingham will host the Back to Basics health and wellness conference on October 17 at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel, bringing doctors, holistic practitioners, and farming experts together for a full day of talks. Local residents can hear from nationally known speakers on nutrition, disease prevention, and natural approaches to health, with lunch and parking included in the $135 ticket price.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Ashland

  • Dashcam captures split-second escape from falling tree during nor'easter (capecodtimes.com)

Natick

  • Natick business buzz: ScrubaDub celebrates 60 years as family business; ThinkLite founder recognized as immigrant entrepreneur (natickreport.com)
  • Can you Name a Natick Soldier Who Helped Win American Independence? (natickreport.com)
  • Ben-Hem recognized by state as school of recognition (natickreport.com)

Wayland

  • Wayland Sets Household Hazardous Waste Day For October (patch.com)
  • Wayland Public Schools Among Best In MA, New Ranking Says (patch.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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