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Coffee in hand, Framingham? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much did Framingham schools improve on state education targets?
  • How a Framingham nonprofit is turning steady meals into better health
  • Framingham juvenile court judge shares insights on youth law and service

Also on today's calendar: Nobscot Pet Hospital Open House - Fun for the whole family! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Windy and cooler with rain, with a high of 60 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasingly windy with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 55.
  • Monday: Rain, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Framingham sees progress in state educational goals. Why it matters (milforddailynews.com) — Framingham Public Schools just earned a higher state accountability rating, with an 11-point jump that signals substantial progress toward state education targets. Local schools showed gains in attendance and several test areas, though some campuses still require assistance, and officials say they're focused on improving science scores, graduation rates, and support for English learners.
   

2. Can Reliable Access to Nutritious Food Improve Health? (bu.edu) — A Framingham nonprofit, Daniel's Table, is partnering with Boston University researchers on a new "Predictable Choice" project to see how steady access to nutritious food affects families' health. Serving Framingham and nearby communities, the group will combine weekly markets, home deliveries, cooking classes, and community freezers with health tracking to strengthen local food security and guide better public health programs.
   

3. Judicial Visit: Conversation with Judge Karen Wilinski (bu.edu) — A judge who serves at the Middlesex County Juvenile Court in Framingham will visit BU Law for an informal conversation about youth law, public service careers, and her path to the bench. Local readers interested in juvenile justice or legal careers may appreciate her three decades of experience representing families and children before joining the court.
   

4. BU researcher named medical director of the Framingham heart study (eurekalert.org) — The long-running Framingham Heart Study, based in the city and famous for identifying major cardiovascular risk factors, has appointed Boston University cardiologist Dr. Matthew Nayor as its first medical director. He'll oversee how participant health events are tracked and reviewed, aiming to keep the Framingham-based research rigorous while incorporating new tools like AI to understand heart disease and related conditions.
   

5. Alleged lottery ticket thief in Sudbury MA skips court. What's next (metrowestdailynews.com) — A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars in lottery scratch tickets from a Sudbury store is now the subject of an arrest warrant after skipping a pretrial conference at Framingham District Court. If picked up elsewhere, he'll be held without bail until he's brought back before a Framingham judge, where his release conditions could be tightened as the larceny case moves forward.
   

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  • Framingham City Government Drags Its Feet On a Simple Public Records Request —Geoff Epstein Read on Patch
  • Quick update on Frost Street's resident stray, who I nicknamed "Dennis".
    Today he was caught by the Animal Rescue League of Boston—it wasn't hard, he is very food motivated! They will hold him for a few days while they try… (Nextdoor Edgell Rd)
  • TJX posted a job opening for Cleaning Associate Part-Time Nights and Weekends in Framingham. Apply here.
  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Framingham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Framingham here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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