This week on The Frame: Mayor Charlie Sisitsky unveils his $383.2 million proposal for the upcoming municipal budget as local leaders deliberate on financing the public school district’s operations, state officials provide an update on the General Chemical cleanup process, and coverage of I Believe Academy’s recent fundraiser and the Taste of MetroWest event.
This week on The Frame: Mayor Charlie Sisitsky unveils his $383.2 million proposal for the upcoming municipal budget as local leaders deliberate on financing the public school district’s operations, state officials provide an update on the General Chemical cleanup process, and coverage of I Believe Academy’s recent fundraiser and the Taste of MetroWest event.
All of that 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.
