This week on The Frame: renovation work at the new local community center continues as residents provide feedback and ideas through a survey, local candidates take part in a discussion forum related to sustainability and the environment, and a look into the Framingham History Center’s annual haunted trolley tour—along with the community’s connection to Halloween as we know it today.
This week on The Frame: renovation work at the new local community center continues as residents provide feedback and ideas through a survey, local candidates take part in a discussion forum related to sustainability and the environment, and a look into the Framingham History Center’s annual haunted trolley tour—along with the community’s connection to Halloween as we know it today.
All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.
For more local news, visit theframe.news
Intro: 0:00
Community Center Update: 0:06
Candidate Climate Forum: 3:23
Final Election Day Reminders: 4:44
Access Film Festival Returns: 5:23
FPS Official Arrested: 7:10
Local Sports Update: 7:39
Frame by Frame: 9:13
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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.
