This week on The Frame: the full City Council begins to look at the FY25 operating budget, steps are made to launch a regional emergency services communication district, and public comments are being accepted on proposed changes to the Home Rule Charter. Plus: conversations with two winners of the 2024 Framingham Senior Heroes Awards. All of that and more on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.
This week on The Frame: the full City Council begins to look at the FY25 operating budget, steps are made to launch a regional emergency services communication district, and public comments are being accepted on proposed changes to the Home Rule Charter. Plus: conversations with two winners of the 2024 Framingham Senior Heroes Awards. 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.
