This week on The Frame: the City Council’s public hearing on the MBTA Communities Act begins, both candidates for the District 2 Governor’s Council seat make their final pitch to Framingham voters, and repairs on CSX’s train tracks in the city will result in an upcoming closure of Route 9. Plus: a look at what local groups are doing to combat food insecurity ahead of the holidays.

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.