5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: September 25

1. The Golden Tones will perform at Amazing Things Arts Center this morning at 10:30. The show is the kick off of the downtown venue’s new Amazing Arts Appetizers program. Admission is $5 and doors open at 9:30 a.m.

2. The Framingham Police Athletic League (PAL) boxing program will hold its Annual Night at The Fights tonight at 7:30 at St Tarcisius Parish Center on Route 135. Admission is $10. Tickets will be sold at the door.

3. The Massachusetts Senate Thursday voted in favor of Senate Bill 2014, An Act relative to motor vehicle license suspension, Sen, Karen E. Spilka, a Democrat from Ashland, who represents Framingham announced.

This bill repeals the current law that subjects individuals convicted of a non-violent drug offense to an automatic license suspension for up to five years and a license reinstatement fee of $500, even if the offense does not involve motor vehicles in any way. Thirty-four states, including every other New England state, have already taken action to repeal similar laws. Click here to read more.

4. FLYERS in action today:

• Framingham High girls field hockey team hosts Newton North at 3:45 p.m. on Phil Read Field.
• Volleyball team travels to Concord-Carlisle for a 4 p.m. match
• Football team will be looking for its first win of the season against the Wildcats in Weymouth at 7 p.m.

MUSTANGS in action today:

• Marian High boys soccer team has an away game against Innovation Charter
• Girls soccer hosts Innovation Charter at 3:45 p.m. at Merchant Field

5.Today is the final day to get an early bird discount for exhibitor space at the 8th annual Framingham High Holiday Marketplace. The event is Saturday, Dec. 5. Click here for more details.

PLAN AHEAD: Framingham Police will be collecting unused, unwanted and expired prescription pills, patches, liquids or ointments for disposal on Saturday, Sept. 26. Click here for more details.