Brendan Fitzpatrick
Sep 26
Episode

The Frame: September 26, 2024

This week on The Frame: City Council members review the latest proposals for the MBTA Communities Act, Call2Talk hosts a local event to prevent suicide, and the 13th annual Purple Passion 5K is set to take place on Saturday. Plus: a look into Question 5 on the Massachusetts ballot, which would raise the minimum wage for tipped workers.

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.