This week on The Frame: City Council members consider adopting an opt-in sustainability code for new buildings, an overview of the Home Rule Charter question on local ballots in Framingham this fall, and a spotlight on Leandrinho Goiaba—the founder of Radio Insuperável and one of the most prominent members of the local Brazilian community.
This week on The Frame: City Council members consider adopting an opt-in sustainability code for new buildings, an overview of the Home Rule Charter question on local ballots in Framingham this fall, and a spotlight on Leandrinho Goiaba—the founder of Radio Insuperável and one of the most prominent members of the local Brazilian community.
All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.
For more local news, visit theframe.news
Intro: 0:00
Opt-In Building Code: 0:06
Charter Review Question: 2:27
City Clerk’s Office is Busy: 4:01
News You Can Use: 6:05
Frame by Frame: 7:05
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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.
