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Man arraigned in fatal Hollis Street crash

September 12, 2026

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Man Arraigned in Fatal Hollis Street Pedestrian Crash in Framingham

Ronei DeOliveira, 44, of Framingham was arraigned today after allegedly striking and killing 62-year-old Philip Bligh with his pickup truck on Hollis Street Wednesday night and fleeing the scene. Police say DeOliveira returned to the area and smelled of alcohol. Bail was set at $250,000 with GPS monitoring.

Middlesex District Attorney's Office

New Life Church Holds 4th Annual Community Day in Framingham

Today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Life Church at 73 Union Ave. offers free walk-in assistance for healthcare enrollment, immigration services, and housing programs.

City of Framingham

McAuliffe Branch Hosts Hands-On STEM Chromatography Workshop

Today from 2 to 3 p.m., the Framingham Public Library hosts a 'Little Innovators, Big Dreams' session where students in grades 2-5 conduct chromatography experiments guided by high school mentors.

Framingham Public Library

Framingham State Rams Host Worcester State in Women's Soccer

Today at 11 a.m., the Framingham State University women's soccer team hosts Worcester State at Maple Street Field.

Worcester State University Athletics

Zeroto60ish Presents Third Annual Envisions Fashion and Car Show

Tonight from 6 to 10 p.m., Zeroto60ish presents the Envisions Show at Archive, 280 Worcester Rd., featuring 10 local fashion brands alongside curated supercars.

Zeroto60ish

Farm Pond Parkrun Gathers Runners and Walkers for Saturday 5K

Today at 9 a.m., the volunteer-organized Farm Pond parkrun hosts a free, timed 5K at Farm Pond Park on Dudley Road.

parkrun

B'nai Torah MetroWest Gathers for Rosh Hashanah Tashlich Service

Today at 1 p.m., B'nai Torah MetroWest leads an outdoor Tashlich ceremony at the historic Wayside Inn Grist Mill, featuring shofar blowing and stream blessings.

JewishBoston

Framingham COGIC Hosts Woman Thou Art Loosed Brunch

Today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Framingham Church of God in Christ hosts its annual 'Woman Thou Art Loosed: Beauty From Ashes' brunch at 36 2nd Street.

Framingham Church of God in Christ

Board of Health Considers First Public Health Fee Update Since 2011

The Framingham Board of Health advanced a proposed fee schedule update for public health permits and services, shifting commercial food permits to risk-based categories from $75 to $600 and adjusting fees for pools, septic systems, and housing inspections.

City of Framingham

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