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12/26/2025

Officials: Framingham Has Not Seen Any Measles Exposure So Far

A diagnosed individual spent time within Boston and Westborough earlier in December. Since then, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has advised residents that there could be potential exposure to the measles virus.

Read more on our website: https://www.accessfram.tv/article/officials-framingham-has-not-seen-any-measles-exposure-so-far

12/26/2025

As we wind down 2025–the year that marked the 325th anniversary of Framingham’s incorporation–we wanted to hear from various community members about where th...

12/26/2025

Just a reminder Thursday's trash & recycling will be collected today, December 26. Friday's will be collected on Saturday.

12/26/2025

From the National Weather Service in Boston:

High today will be 24 degrees.

Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between midnight and 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 9am. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

12/24/2025

BREAKING: Following his arrest for alleged child s*x crimes, Framingham Planning Board Vice Chair Joe Norton has resigned from the position.

The Frame was informed that Mayor Charlie Sisitsky received Norton’s letter of resignation today, December 24.

The full, updated story can be found on our website:

Local and state authorities apprehended Norton last week. He is being charged with multiple alleged crimes involving a minor.

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

No trash collection on Thursday, December 25.
Thursday's trash & recycling will be collected on Friday, Dec. 26
Friday's trash & recycling will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 27.

12/24/2025

City of Framingham is providing residents with the following information regarding City building hours and the holiday sanitation schedule.

City Building Hours

Memorial Building (150 Concord Street):

Open Wednesday, December 24, during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Open Friday, December 26, during normal business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Framingham Public Library
Closing early on Wednesday, December 24, at 12 noon
Libraries closed on Christmas, December 25
Re-opening for normal hours on Friday, December 26


Holiday Sanitation Schedule

Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve): Trash and recycling will be collected as regularly scheduled.

Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day): No Trash collection on Thursday.

Trash and recycling collection will follow a one-day delay:
Thursday’s collection will take place on Friday, December 26
Friday’s collection will take place on Saturday, December 27


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12/24/2025

A holiday tradition returns to Loring Arena on Wednesday, December 24 -- annual Holiday Skate with Santa!

The public is invited to skate with the Framingham High School Boys & Girls Hockey Teams and their special guests, Santa and his elves.

The event takes place at Loring Arena on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Admission is a $5 donation per skater or $20 per family maximum. Pizza, beverages, and baked treats are included.

12/23/2025

Joe Norton, Framingham Planning Board Vice Chair, Charged with Child S*x Crimes

Local and state authorities apprehended Norton last week, as he is being charged with multiple alleged crimes involving a minor.

Read more on our website:

Local and state authorities apprehended Norton last week. He is being charged with multiple alleged crimes involving a minor.

12/23/2025

This week on The Frame: The Vertex Companies has been chosen as the project manager for Framingham’s plan to develop a new elementary school on the city’s south side.

For more local coverage, visit theframe.news.

12/22/2025

UPDATE 9:42 p.m. Repairs have been completed and road has re-opened. Water has been restored to all customers.

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UPDATE: 2:38 p.m.
There is now a second break on Winch Street. Repairs will now not be complete until late this evening.

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UPDATE: ETA for repairs is around the evening commute.

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Water Main Break on Winch Street.

Water has been shut off from Edmands Road to Grove Street including Sage Lane.

Crews are on site.

Work zone is one-lane alternating with police detail.