Framingham Approves $383,750 in Community Development Grant Funding

FRAMINGHAM — The City of Framingham approved $383,750 in Community Development Block Grant funding on Tuesday, and separately opened the search for local sponsors ahead of the second annual Framingham Fest.

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The City of Framingham approved $383,750 in Community Development Block Grant funding, according to a News Flash posted Tuesday morning. The release did not break down which programs or projects will receive the money.

The city also announced Tuesday evening that sponsorship opportunities are now open for the second annual Framingham Fest, inviting local businesses to help fund the community celebration.

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"Framingham MA tomb house restoration wins historic preservation award": The Edgell Grove Cemetery restoration project earned the Menino Legacy Award for preservation, MetroWest Daily News reports, an honor recognizing the effort to restore the historic cemetery structure. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/08/11/framingham-ma-edgell-grove-cemetery-restoration-project-earns-menino-legacy-award-preservation/91240122007/)

MetroWest Daily News also published new obituaries this week for Framingham residents Eleanor Villani (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/obituaries/pneo1541001), John "Jack" Sughrue (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/obituaries/pneo1540672) and Stephen Cucinotta (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/obituaries/pneo1540194).

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.