Brendan Fitzpatrick
17 April 2025
Episode

The Frame: April 17, 2025

This week on The Frame: state legislators visit the city to discuss a variety of local topics, the City Council hears updates on major municipal properties, and a spotlight on local runners ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday.

This week on The Frame: state legislators visit the city to discuss a variety of local topics, the City Council hears updates on major municipal properties, and a spotlight on local runners ahead of the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

Further articles

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.

November’s funding for the food program—otherwise known as food stamps—remains uncertain amid the federal government shutdown. In turn, organizations such as Daniel’s Table are experiencing a rise in demand.