Brendan Fitzpatrick
01 August 2024
Episode

The Frame: August 1, 2024

This week on The Frame: City Council members get an update on the MBTA Communities Act, Framingham’s Logan Express garage is set to be expanded, and the Parks and Rec department is seeking public input on their project to redesign Waushakum Beach. Plus: a look at the state’s efforts to make child care and early education more accessible.

This week on The Frame: City Council members get an update on the MBTA Communities Act, Framingham’s Logan Express garage is set to be expanded, and the Parks and Rec department is seeking public input on their project to redesign Waushakum Beach. Plus: a look at the state’s efforts to make child care and early education more accessible.

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.