Free preschool expands, infant care gap remains

Framingham on Thu, Oct 15

• City dedicates corner to veteran Nick Paganella. The City of Framingham dedicated a street corner in honor of veteran and community leader Nick Paganella, the city announced Oct. 15.City of Framingham
• City marks Indigenous Peoples Day with Rich Traditions event. The City of Framingham marked its sixth annual Indigenous Peoples Day Oct. 15 with a program titled 'Rich Traditions, Honored Voices.' The MetroWest Daily News also covered the event.City of Framingham
• Councilors renew criticism of Keefe Regional. Framingham City Councilors King and Cannon renewed criticism of Keefe Regional Technical School, Framingham Patch reported, continuing a long-running dispute over the regional school's governance and funding.Framingham Patch
• Free preschool expands for 2026-2027 school year. Framingham Public Schools began offering no-cost, school-day preschool for the 2026-2027 year, though questions remain about who cares for infants and toddlers, according to ACCESS Newswire.ACCESS Newswire
• Framingham Heart Study names first medical director. The Framingham Heart Study named its first medical director, the MetroWest Daily News reported, though additional details were not included in the available preview.MetroWest Daily News
• Nobscot Pet Hospital opens new practice. Nobscot Pet Hospital opened a new veterinary practice in Framingham, the MetroWest Daily News reported.MetroWest Daily News
• Framingham FEST draws big crowds, music. The second annual Framingham FEST drew large crowds for music and mascots over the weekend, the MetroWest Daily News reported.MetroWest Daily News
• Framingham football hosts Durfee at Bowditch Field. Framingham High's football team hosted Durfee at Bowditch Field, the MetroWest Daily News reported, with the final score not included in the preview.MetroWest Daily News
• Natick tops Framingham in girls volleyball. The Natick Redhawks defeated the Framingham Flyers in girls volleyball, the MetroWest Daily News reported, with the final score not detailed in the preview.MetroWest Daily News
• Framingham High stages Curious Incident play. Framingham High School is staging 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,' the MetroWest Daily News reported.MetroWest Daily News

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 16, 4:30 p.m.: Freshman soccer hosts Brookline Friday. Framingham's freshman soccer team hosts Brookline in a conference match Friday, Oct. 16 at 4:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 p.m.: Winnie-the-Pooh 100th anniversary event Saturday. The Framingham History Center hosts a celebration of Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary Oct. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at 746 Water Street.Town of Framingham
• Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 a.m.: JV girls soccer hosts Milford Saturday. Framingham's JV girls soccer team hosts Milford in a non-conference match Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 p.m.: Repair Cafe offers free fix-it help Sunday. The Framingham Repair Cafe returns Oct. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at 24 Vernon St., offering free help fixing broken items. The event was also covered by the MetroWest Daily News.Town of Framingham
• Wed, Oct 21, 2:30 p.m.: Green jobs networking event set for Oct. 21. The city hosts 'See Yourself in the Green Workforce: Explore, Share & Network' Oct. 21 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 100 State Street.Town of Framingham
• Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.: Library hosts job search prep Oct. 22. Framingham Public Library's Job Search Prep Program meets Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at 49 Lexington Street.Town of Framingham

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