Brendan Fitzpatrick
24 October 2024
Episode

The Frame: October 24, 2024

This week on The Frame: the Planning Board revises its MBTA Communities Act proposal following a public hearing, updates on the effort to develop a new school on the south side, and FSU commemorates Massachusetts STEM week.

Further articles

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.

Rodriguez, who is on the ballot against Brent Lewis for the position, cited family-related matters in his decision to bow out.