Mackenzie Wright
06 February 2024
Feature

WATCH: Reflecting on Christa McAuliffe's Legacy

The Frame sat down for an exclusive interview with a former student of Christa McAuliffe’s from New Hampshire.

January 28 marked 38 years since seven crew members—including Framingham’s own Christa McAuliffe—lost their lives in the Challenger disaster.

The Frame’s Mackenzie Wright sat down for an exclusive interview with a former student of McAuliffe’s from Concord, New Hampshire—where she taught prior to being selected by NASA for their teacher in space program—to reflect on her memory and legacy.

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This week on The Frame: Framingham voters reelect Charlie Sisitsky as mayor, local food providers and nonprofits deal with increased demand amid SNAP uncertainty, and a preview of the second annual Access Film Festival.

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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.