Brendan Fitzpatrick
Aug 8
Episode

The Frame: August 8, 2024

This week on The Frame: City Council members approve and reject proposed changes to the Home Rule Charter, and the local non-profit Daniel’s Table--which aims to combat food insecurity--paves the way for a new site in the city.

This week on The Frame: City Council members approve and reject proposed changes to the Home Rule Charter, local and state officials advise residents about samples of West Nile virus recently found in Framingham, and Mayor Sisitsky expresses confidence that Loring Arena will be open in time for the winter sports season. Plus: local non-profit Daniel’s Table, which aims to combat food insecurity, paves the way for a new site in the city.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

Further articles

State Senate President Karen Spilka joined the city’s four state representatives virtually on Tuesday for their annual meeting with local legislators.

This week on The Frame: a variety of concerns are raised regarding the planned closure of Framingham Union Hospital’s special care nursery, the City Council is set to hear about seven projects recommended to receive money through the Community Preservation Act, and a spotlight on a pair of recent local events: the Hands Off rally and a celebration of the local Fire Department’s history.

Tenet Healthcare is planning on reducing the maternity ward at MetroWest Medical Center. Local politicians, nurses, and residents raised a plethora of concerns during a public hearing at the Memorial Building.