This week on The Frame: Framingham Union Hospital nurses submit a complaint to the state and federal levels regarding patient safety, the City Council approves a grant for the regional 911 dispatch center, and the city prepares to begin its water flushing program next week. Plus: ahead of Good Neighbor Day on September 28, a look at what local residents and officials are doing to help build community.
This week on The Frame: Framingham Union Hospital nurses submit a complaint to the state and federal levels regarding patient safety, the City Council approves a grant for the regional 911 dispatch center, and the city prepares to begin its water flushing program next week. Plus: ahead of Good Neighbor Day on September 28, a look at what local residents and officials are doing to help build community.
All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.
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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.
