Eversource Seeks State Approval to Expand Framingham Geothermal Pilot
FRAMINGHAM — Eversource is asking state regulators for permission to expand its first-in-the-nation geothermal energy pilot in Framingham, according to a MetroWest Daily News report. The proposal is the most consequential Framingham news to surface in the past day, alongside continued local reporting on immigrant-community advocacy and a leadership change at a major human-services nonprofit.
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"Eversource wants to expand Framingham MA geothermal pilot. What's next": Eversource is seeking state approval to expand its first-in-the-nation geothermal energy pilot network in Framingham, per MetroWest Daily News. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/environment/2026/07/18/eversource-seeks-approval-to-expand-framingham-ma-geothermal-pilot-program/90954336007/)
"Framingham MA volunteers track ICE activity. What they say is happening": Local volunteers have been monitoring immigration enforcement activity in Framingham and say the presence continues to affect immigrant families, MetroWest Daily News reports. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/07/17/framingham-ma-advocates-say-ice-continues-to-impact-immigrant-families-biddeford-maine-shooting/90932313007/)
"Regina Marshall picked to lead Framingham MA human services nonprofit": Regina Marshall has taken over as president and CEO of Advocates Inc., a Framingham-based human services organization, according to MetroWest Daily News. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/07/16/advocates-inc-new-ceo-regina-marshall-expand-care-communities-needed-most/90875816007/)
"Why Framingham activist Samantha McGarry was honored at the State House": Framingham resident Samantha McGarry was recognized as a Commonwealth Heroine at the State House for her advocacy and volunteer work, per Milford Daily News. (read it at https://www.milforddailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/07/16/samantha-mcgarry-of-framingham-ma-honored-as-a-commonwealth-heroine/90926864007/)