Andrea Sarvela
16 May 2024
Episode

The Frame: May 16, 2024

This week on The Frame: updates on plans for a new community center in Framingham, the Planning Board prepares for a public hearing regarding a downtown apartment proposal, and the search for a new Library Director is down to two. Plus: an interview with At-Large City Councilor George King amid the review process for the city’s 2025 fiscal year budget. All of that and more on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

This week on The Frame: updates on plans for a new community center in Framingham, the Planning Board prepares for a public hearing regarding a downtown apartment proposal, and the search for a new Library Director is down to two. Plus: an interview with At-Large City Councilor George King amid the review process for the city’s 2025 fiscal year budget. All of that and more on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

Further articles

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.