5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: May 13

1. Framingham Town Meeting continues at 7:30 p.m. with Night 8. Framingham Town Meeting members will be discussing and voting on the FY16 operating budget for the Town of Framingham.

Last night, Framingham Town Meeting members approved 4 zoning articles.

2. Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate Committee on Ways and Means announced a $38.01 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2016. The budget makes strategic, targeted investments in a variety of areas to create new opportunities, strengthen networks of support and encourage overall economic growth for individuals, families and communities across the Commonwealth.

“These budget line items are more than just numbers,” said Senate Committee on Ways and Means Chair Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham. “They reflect shared Senate values and our commitment to foster upward economic mobility and greater equality for all residents. Our goal is to lift all families and lay the foundation for shared prosperity.”

Click here to read some of the number in the budget, including line items on education.

3. The Marian High boys lacrosse team lost to Ashland High yesterday afternoon 15-2. Click here to view more than 50 photos.

MUSTANGS in action today:

• Girls lacrosse has a home game at 4 p.m. at Walsh Middle School’s field against Lowell Catholic.
• Boys lacrosse has an away game at Gage Park in Lowell at 4 p.m. against Lowell Catholic.
• Tennis team has an away match against Lowell Catholic at 4 p.m. at Callery Park.
• Softball team has a game at Peters Parkin Boston at 4 p.m.

4. Framingham State Rep. Tom Sannicandro of Ashland was appointed to a special commission tasked with studying ways to improve treatment for incarcerated residents struggling with substance addictions.

5. FLYERS in action today:

• Baseball team will host Braintree at 3:45 p.m. at Bowditch Field.
• Girls tennis team will host Weymouth at 3:45 p.m.
• Volleyball team will host Newton North at 5:15 p.m. at the high school