Abigail Meyers
14 August 2025
Feature

WATCH: Investigating Framingham's Cost of Living Challenges

Over the summer, our intern Abigail Meyers has been tasked with identifying the roots of affordability issues across Framingham and the MetroWest region, along with what is being done locally to address those problems.

Over the summer, our intern Abigail Meyers has been tasked with identifying the roots of affordability issues across Framingham and the MetroWest region, along with what is being done locally to address those problems.

She’s talked to politicians, advocates, and residents to learn more about these challenges and solutions.

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