This week on The Frame: School Superintendent Dr. Robert Tremblay updates City Council on school safety matters, swimming at Waushakum Beach put on hold again, and Framingham and Natick’s plan for a regional emergency dispatch center benefits from state funding. Plus: highlights on the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism ahead of their Stars of the Spectrum music festival and a preview of the Danforth Art Museum’s Hype The Arts event this weekend. All of that and more 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.
