In the latest example of what appears to be a growing trend, police said they found a so-called “ghost gun” inside an unattended backpack last week at a local restaurant, leading to the arrest of a Framingham man.

Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky delivered his fourth State of the City address Monday evening at Nevins Hall.

In a press release, city officials said Framingham's community electricity program will follow an automatic enrollment model, in line with similar programs elsewhere in the state. Participation is optional, with residents having until Feb. 26 to opt out before automatic enrollment begins.

Todd surrendered to police in Framingham after he was indicted on Thursday and was arraigned on Friday in Middlesex Superior Court in Woburn.

Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, is set to sit before a trial board to face allegations of misconduct on Wednesday.

Framingham-based retail parent TJX Cos. has purchased two office parcels on Framingham’s Speen Street for $24.3 million.

The golf course is expected to include a clubhouse with a restaurant and pro shop, a maintenance building and 39 parking spaces.

Suspended State Police Trooper Michael Proctor appeared at a hearing Wednesday after admitting to sending disparaging texts about Karen Read during<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

The cities of Framingham and Fitchburg have announced a snow emergency parking ban for Monday as the weather forecast has called for 6-8 inches of snow possible for parts of Massachusetts Sunday night into Monday morning.

The state has awarded literacy grants to 15 school districts across the state, including two in western Massachusetts.

Sisitsky submitted his plan to comply with the law late last month after city councilors voted to table discussing the issue until February.

The FDA has warned Sanofi about significant deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for active pharmaceutical ingredients.