https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Framingham, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Temazcal Tequila Cantina at 155 Worcester Road has permanently closed and no longer appears on the chain's website. The Mexican restaurant opened in 2018 in the former Papa Razzi space and did not give a reason for closing. The closure follows the recent shutdown of the chain's Seaport location, while other Temazcal sites remain open.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000On Oct. 5, the City Council's Planning and Zoning Subcommittee reviewed a preliminary zoning draft for about 30 acres at Edmands and Edgell roads that would allow a maximum of 12 units per acre, and that also addresses affordable units, open space and transportation infrastructure. The land is not a housing-by-right zone and would have to be rezoned before any residential development could proceed. Waltham-based J&Company pitched 415 units on the site in February, and neighbors have voiced continued opposition over the neighborhood's character, traffic and noise.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The City Council on Oct. 6 unanimously approved Mayor Charlie Sisitsky's nomination of Eric V. Johnson as the city's permanent Director of Public Works. Johnson has worked for the city for 21 years and has been City Engineer since 2014, after earlier DPW roles including Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer and Director of Planning & Design. His confirmation ends a leadership transition that began when former director Bob Lewis retired at the end of Fiscal Year 2026, followed by interim stints from Michael Tusino and then Steve Leone.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The City announced Monday the 12 community leaders it will recognize at its first-ever Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month Honors ceremony, Wednesday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Historic Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building. Honorees include Jesus Addarich, Liz Calder, Jennifer De Leon, Ricardo Robles and Tatiana Vasconcellos, among others. Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra reporter Ivanna Hilewsky will emcee, and Saxonville Burrito will provide food and refreshments.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The MBTA says riders should board all Framingham/Worcester Line trains on the outbound platform, Track 1, at stations from Wellesley Farms to West Natick until further notice. The line is listed as running normal service, with two unscheduled track changes posted. At multi-track stations, inbound trains usually board from Track 2 and outbound trains from Track 1 unless otherwise specified.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Question 3 on the November ballot asks Massachusetts voters whether to replace party-specific primaries with a single primary in which all candidates appear on the same ballot and the top two vote-getters advance to the general election. It would cover races for U.S. Senate and House, governor and lieutenant governor (who would run as a ticket), state senator and state representative, but not presidential primaries. The state Democratic and Republican parties both back a "No" vote, while some current and former officials from both parties support "Yes."https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Framingham State held the grand opening Friday of its Campus Fitness Center in the former University Store space, now the fitness center open to non-athletes. The original fitness center on the upper level of the Athletic Center has become the Varsity Fitness Center, reserved for athletes. At a Sept. 29 SGA meeting, senators said students were frustrated that mirrors and certain machines are now available only in the athletes-only space.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Framingham's median apartment listing rent was $2,388 in August 2026, according to Zumper data reported September 29 by the MetroWest Daily News. That figure is down 10% from August 2025 and 5% from July.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000At its September 29 meeting, the City Council paused renovations at the former Marian High School community center pending funding and reviewed Mayor Charlie Sisitsky's nomination of Eric Johnson as DPW director. A vote on the nomination is set for October 6. Councilors also discussed a difficult budget outlook, TJX-related zoning changes and a deferred stop sign at Grant and Howard streets.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A report published September 29 on the September 22 City Council Finance Subcommittee meeting cites about $6 million in late, uncollected water and sewer bill payments and a projected $10 million FY28 budget gap it attributes to chronic revenue shortfalls. The report also says tenants' water and sewer costs run double those of homeowners. It credits new CFO Brian Turbitt and City Council Financial Analyst Brian Kinahan with raising the issues, and it covers FY2027 budget cuts and plans to start FY2028 budget planning earlier.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board meets Tuesday, September 29, at 10 a.m. at 15 Blandin Avenue and via Zoom. The board will consider adding Upton as a member community. It will also review fixed-route operations and capital projects, including CNG fuel infrastructure and bus purchases.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The School Building Committee meets tonight, Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. to review the design, construction, budget and schedule of the PreK–5 Early Education Center project. Framingham Public Schools is working with Vertex, Tappé Architects and New Vista Design on the project and is seeking input from families. The agenda and meeting materials are available through the committee's meeting link.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The National Weather Service says its Flood Watch for the Framingham area remains in effect through late Monday night, as flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Streams and low-lying areas face possible flooding from heavy rain. The watch covers much of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including Central Middlesex County.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The DPW's annual Household Hazardous Waste Day runs today, Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Avenue. Residents can drop off items such as oil-based and lead-based paints, pesticides, pool and spa chemicals, gasoline, paint thinners and mercury-containing devices. Latex paint, explosives, ammunition, asbestos and medical waste, including sharps, will not be accepted, and the City asks residents to check the accepted and prohibited materials before they go.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The National Weather Service has a wind advisory in effect for Framingham from 8 a.m. Friday through 2 a.m. Sunday, with northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts between 35 and 50 mph. Gusts could blow around unsecured objects, bring down tree limbs and cause a few power outages. Forecasters also warn the winds can make driving difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-24https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-24Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A petitioner filed a public records request on Sept. 9 for Zoom videos of seven Board of Library Trustees meetings held from May through August, recordings that were never posted. On Sept. 23 the city told the petitioner it needs a 15-business-day extension. The city's records access officer said the city intends to provide the videos and noted the petitioner's right to appeal to the supervisor of records or seek review in superior court.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-23https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-23Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Framingham 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.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-22https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-22Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Project Citizenship and the Framingham Public Library host a free citizenship application workshop today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pro bono attorneys and volunteers helping attendees complete N-400 forms and multilingual resources on hand. Applicants must be at least 18 and a legal permanent resident for five years, or three years if married to a U.S. citizen. The nonprofit can also help with the application fee, which tops $700; it says more than 70 percent of its clients get that fee reduced or waived, including those enrolled in SNAP or MassHealth.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-21https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-21Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Contractor D&R Construction is scheduled to perform final paving on Franklin Street today and Tuesday, Sept. 22, working from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Crews start in Phase 3 and work toward Perl Street, with access maintained for emergency vehicles and residents in the immediate area and coordination with local bus service. The city says motorists should expect detours and traffic impacts, and notes the schedule may change due to weather.https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-20https://nanopress.net/framingham-ma/briefs/2026-09-20Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Michelle 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.