The Framingham Farmers Market’s 2024 season is fast approaching, with its first day slated for Thursday June 20th! In addition to various vendors and organizations being present, The Frame wanted to check in on some of the farms that will be setting up weekly along the Centre Common. Kelly’s Farm- which is located in Upton Massachusetts- is returning this year. And Heavens Harvest Farm will be making the trek from New Braintree. Both of these farm’s managers stressed the importance of supporting local farmers, especially following a grueling 2023 growing season which saw devastating flooding, frost, and a deep freeze.
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This week on The Frame: Framingham voters reelect Charlie Sisitsky as mayor, local food providers and nonprofits deal with increased demand amid SNAP uncertainty, and a preview of the second annual Access Film Festival.
Local school leaders are progressing through a feasibility study to develop a plan for a new elementary school along Bethany Road, which would replace Hemenway Elementary. The company brought on board for the process estimates that construction could begin in September 2028.
About 23% of registered Framingham voters cast a ballot in 2025. Charlie Sisitsky defeated Geoff Epstein to win another term as mayor, while John Stefanini and Mary Kate Feeney won in their respective City Council races. Brandon Ward and Michael Cannon were reelected to the local legislative board, while Lorena Tovar and Brent Lewis were victorious in their School Committee bids. Changes to the city's Home Rule Charter received overwhelming support as well.
