Can Framingham Councilors Find $1.2 Million in a $400 Million Budget to Protect Vital Programs in the Schools

Past estimates for city revenue & costs have been way off, creating huge budget surpluses. Fixing that would close the schools budget gap.

Framingham Man Drowns In Kayak Mishap: Cops

A bystander saw the kayak flip and the man go under the water, police said.

Body Of Framingham Resident Found After Kayaker Goes Underwater In Southborough

A search at Crystal Pond ended Sunday night after a kayaker went underwater, police said.

In a Forced Play the School Committee Sacrifices Two Crown Jewels of the Framingham Public Schools

Major cuts are planned for the SAGE and ESL programs, seriously damaging the most successful and innovative features of the school system

Rubin Rudman Opens Westborough, MA Office

The new office will primarily serve the firm’s Trusts and Estates, Fiduciary Litigation, Family Law, and Elder Law Groups.

Will the Framingham Community Fight Deep Cuts to the Schools and the Disruption of Senior Services

The FY27 budget public hearing at 7pm today offers the community its only real opportunity to let the City Council know what it thinks

From Funerals To Firefighting, This Building Well Served Framingham: Report

The structure, more than a century old, will be razed soon as developers prepare to build much-needed housing in Framingham.

Veteran Framingham Teacher Jaimie Dobson Speaks Truth to Power on the State of the Framingham Public Schools

As City Councilors aim to make further deep cuts to the schools, Jaimie makes clear that school support needs to be boosted not cut

Citing Budget Concerns, Framingham Cancels 'Stars & Stripes' Event: Report

The annual pre-Independence Day celebration is usually held in late June.

Framingham Police Arrest 2 Men On Gun Charges, Take 4 Firearms Off City Streets

The men face numerous charges related to possessing and firing guns, and police have also picked up other firearms.

How Will AI Affect MetroWest? Framingham State Tries To Deliver The Answer

A conference, free and open to the public, addresses the timely topic on Thursday.

Traffic Delays, No Water Service Due To Route 9 Main Break: Framingham Officials

Repairs to the water main were expected to continue for most of Wednesday.

Framingham Community Rises Up Against $3.2 Million in Last Minute School System Budget Cuts: Showdown Tonight

Residents can join the opposition to the Mayor/City Council driven cuts by attending the finance showdown meeting at 5pm on Tuesday, May 26.

20-Year-Old Framingham Hot Dog Stand Enters A New Era: Report

The new owners, who also own a restaurant in Ashland, say menu favorites will continue.

Framingham Mayor and Council Finance Leaders Promote Confusion on the Size and Impact of Schools Budget Cuts

The school system budget cut is $3.2 million - not $1.2 million - and the damage will be huge despite glib rhetoric from Stefanini et al

Framingham Planning Board Member Avoids 1 Charge In Child-Sex Case: Report

Police arrested the man and two others in December through an undercover sting operation.

From Pollinator Pods To Upcycled Art, Framingham Students Will Showcase Climate Projects: Report

A public fair includes demonstrations of various approaches for addressing climate change.

Moving the Framingham Pension Liability Payoff Date from 2030 to 2031 Would Plug the $5 Million Budget Gap

A commonly used financial strategy would avoid hasty cuts to city services and schools and buy time for better planning for next year

Update: Firefighter Hospitalized After Hit By Tree Limb In Framingham, Helped Others Avoid Injury

The off-duty Waltham fire lieutenant was struck on his head by the falling limb, and went to Brigham and Women's Hospital for treatment.

After Devastating Fire In Framingham, Neighbors Rally To Help Family Who Lost Their Home

A GoFundMe campaign is underway, and a community event is planned for early June.

Find Framingham's Cheapest Gas During Record Memorial Day Travel Weekend

Fueling up for a vacation drive can be expensive, but Americans will hit the road anyway. A little planning can cut down the cost.

Beware, Framingham Drivers: Downtown Street Closures About To Begin

Street closures will soon start in downtown Framingham, brought on by upgrades at nearby rail tracks.

How To Remember Framingham's Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend

More than just the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor veterans who have died in the line of duty.

'Remote Terminal' Opens June 1 At Framingham's Logan Express Station

Soon, air travelers will be able to check in, drop their bags and go through security screening before they get to Boston's Logan Airport.

The Branches of Framingham Executive Director Honored for Helping Shape the Future of Aging

Shelly Mattscheck Receives National 2026 Senior Housing & Senior Living Future Leaders Award

Framingham Fire Leaves Family Of 4 Without A Home: Officials

No one was injured, but the blaze took away the home of a four-person family, according to Framingham fire officials Monday evening.

Benchmark Senior Living Sponsoring Annual Massachusetts Optimism Walk for Parkinson’s Disease

Support of American Parkinson Disease Association’s Largest Fundraiser Reflects Commitment to Patients & Care Partners

Deadline Extended: Framingham Needs Your Help

The city is looking for dozens of volunteers to help guide Framingham governance. So far, they're in short supply.

Rep. Lewis Secures Priorities in House Budget

Rep. Lewis Secured Wins for Ashland and Framingham in the 2027 House Budget.

For 8th Year, Celebration Brings PRIDE In Framingham

The event is a kick-off to a month that marks the importance of sexual and gender equality in Framingham and worldwide.

Framingham Mayor and City Council Converge On Major Demolition of the Framingham Public Schools

The budget gap between the Mayor's budget and the School Committee's voted budget just exploded to $4 million. Huge staff cuts are ahead.

As MA Homes Grew Pricier Last Month, Framingham Sales Followed Slightly Different Path

The Massachusetts Association of Realtors has just released its latest report on home sales across the state.

MassBay Community College Expands Health Care Training In Framingham

The college, which has its health care campus in Framingham, is launching an associate degree in a fast-growing field.

Volunteers Wanted To Plant 5,000 Flags Before Memorial Day In Framingham

Framingham will begin planting flags at military gravesites this weekend, in honor of Memorial Day. There are lots of flags to install.

A Way Out of Framingham's Budget Chaos

The City Council rejected the Mayor's budget submission, creating chaos in the budget process and offering little guidance on solutions

Cape Cod Coffee Will Expand Into MetroWest: Report

The longtime coffee business, which has shops and a roastery on the Cape, is expanding onto the mainland.

Framingham's Lack of Strategic Planning Is Highlighted in a Key SIFOC Report

The Strategic Initiatives & Financial Oversight Committee's March 2026 report sheds light on the root cause of Framingham's budget crisis

Framingham Mayor's FY27 Budget Inflicts Maximum Pain on the Schools and Rejects Environmental Action

The Mayor reneged on his promised funding for the schools, excluded new solar projects & violated the new charter - a mismanagement trifecta

3 Framingham Businesses Penalized For Underage Alcohol Sales: Report

A bar, a restaurant and a convenience store failed recent compliance checks by police.

4 Restaurants In Framingham Taking Mother’s Day Reservations

Mother's Day is less than a week away, but it's not too late to make plans for dining out – if you act soon.