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.
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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.
