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Framingham State Ties for Top State University in U.S. News

Framingham State University said Wednesday it placed No. 76 (tie) among Regional Universities in the North in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, tying Fitchburg State for the highest position among Massachusetts state universities in that category. The university was also ranked No. 20 (tie) among Top Public Schools in the same category. FSU said the placement reflects its focus on student success, affordability and outcomes at a campus where more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college.

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Framingham Closes Bids for Citywide Pavement Markings

Sealed bids for a $300,000 pavement-marking project on designated city streets are due Wednesday, September 23, by 10 a.m. via the City's electronic bidding portal.

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Framingham Opens Bids for 911 Regional Dispatch Antennas

The City released bid specifications Wednesday, September 23, seeking licensed contractors to install radio antennas for the 911 Regional Dispatch center.

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Framingham Invites Bids for On-Call Winter Snow Hauling

Bid documents for on-call municipal snow hauling services became available Wednesday, September 23, after 10 a.m. via the City's procurement platform.

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Assessors to Review Supplemental Taxes and Senior Exemptions

The Framingham Board of Assessors meets at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, to review FY2026 supplemental taxes, motor-vehicle excise and property-tax abatements, and senior exemption limits.

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Virtual Full-Body Stretch and Mobility Class Offered Online

Fitness specialist Sophia Mellen leads a gentle stretching and joint-mobility session via Zoom from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, September 23.

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Main Library Hosts 'Hot Takes' Book Club on Rom-Com Novel

Readers meet from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, in the Main Library's J Program Room to discuss Alexandria Bellefleur's 'Written in the Stars.'

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Weekly Yarn Social Hour Gathers at McAuliffe Branch

Knitters and crocheters meet for an informal crafting circle from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, in the Craft Room at the Christa McAuliffe Branch Library.

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Baby Storytime Returns to the Main Library

Baby Storytime runs from 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, in the Costin Room, with songs, rhymes and puppets for children ages 0-2 and caregivers.

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Music Bingo Comes to The Brass Tap

The Brass Tap at 770 Water Street hosts Mixtape Music Bingo at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, with songs from multiple decades, prizes, food and drinks.

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Weekly Classic-Car Cruise-In Returns to CJ's

CJ's Northside Grill at 911 Edgell Road hosts its weekly cruise-in from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, with classic and custom cars, food, ice cream and music.

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Jane T. Ford Obituary Published by Framingham Source

Framingham Source published an obituary Tuesday, September 22, for Jane T. Ford, who died unexpectedly on September 19 at age 71; the notice describes her education, work with children with disabilities and surviving family.

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