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Woman, 30, killed in Worcester Road crash

September 20, 2026

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Investigation continues in fatal Worcester Road pedestrian crash

Michelle Poisson, a 30-year-old Framingham woman, was struck by an SUV on Worcester Road around 12:30 a.m. Saturday and taken to MetroWest Medical Center, where she later died. The driver remained at the scene. Investigators from the Middlesex District Attorney's Office are still examining what led to the crash.

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Framingham State football beats UMass Dartmouth 23-21

Framingham State kicked a 27-yard field goal with 2:57 left Friday, Sept. 18, to beat UMass Dartmouth 23-21 in MASCAC play, improving to 2-0.

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Framingham State launches Rams Rewards discount program

Framingham State's new Rams Rewards program links students, faculty and staff with 22 local businesses, kicking off with a campus pop-up with FressCafe on Sept. 25.

The Gatepost

FSU trustees discuss enrollment growth, Linsley Hall cost overrun

Framingham State's Board of Trustees reviewed 855 new students, 93.9% housing capacity and a $4 million funding gap for Linsley Hall renovations, including $500,000 for asbestos work, at its Sept. 16 meeting.

The Gatepost

Goddard School hosts Touch-a-Truck and open house Sunday

The Goddard School of Framingham holds a free Touch-a-Truck event and open house Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at 600 Staples Drive, with trucks, classroom tours and family activities.

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FSU Outing Club visits Southwick's Zoo Sunday

Framingham State's Outing Club took students to Southwick's Zoo Sunday, Sept. 20 from 1 to about 5:45 p.m., meeting at the Salem End parking lot.

Framingham State University

FSU student government voting runs Sept. 21-23

Nineteen students are running for 24 seats on Framingham State's Student Government Association senate, with voting open from Monday, Sept. 21, through midnight Wednesday, Sept. 23.

The Gatepost

Grace House offers free meal, pantry help Sunday

Advocates' Grace House opens Sunday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at 20 Beech Street with a hot meal and free clothing and food-pantry items; no registration required.

Advocates

39-mile group ride departs Jack's Abby Sunday

The Charles River Wheelers lead a 39-mile group ride Sunday, Sept. 20, leaving at 11 a.m. from Jack's Abby Craft Lagers at Bishop and Clark streets.

Green Streets Initiative

Greater Framingham Community Church hosts fireside chat Sunday

Greater Framingham Community Church holds an online fireside chat Sunday, Sept. 20, on the sermon "Thanking God for Unanswered Prayer," led by Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd.

Greater Framingham Community Church

Framingham to dedicate Nick Paganella Corner Sept. 26

The city invites the public to a 10 a.m. ceremony Sept. 26 dedicating Nick Paganella Corner.

City of Framingham

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