This week on The Frame: Chief Baker provides updates to the City Council on policing and school safety, the Planning Board’s work on a downtown apartment project is kicked back to July, and a public hearing is set for the MBTA Communities Act. Plus: leading up to Independence Day, an interview with Fire Chief Michael Dutcher to learn more about Friday’s Stars and Stripes Over Framingham event at Farm Pond. All of that and more on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus
This week on The Frame: Chief Baker provides updates to the City Council on policing and school safety, the Planning Board’s work on a downtown apartment project is kicked back to July, and a public hearing is set for the MBTA Communities Act. Plus: leading up to Independence Day, an interview with Fire Chief Michael Dutcher to learn more about Friday’s Stars and Stripes Over Framingham event at Farm Pond. All of that and more on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus
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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.
