Mayor Sisitsky and Senate President Spilka were on hand for a ceremony at the State House, as control of the building along Union Avenue was transferred.
With state guidelines pointing to a December 31 deadline for compliance, Framingham legislators voted to readdress the zoning act in the new year as the law’s details are reviewed by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
As Framingham continues to deal with a bus driver shortage, the City Council and School Committee have been asked to green light a five-year, lease-to-own agreement for 72 vehicles.
Following a second recommendation from the mayor’s administration, Framingham legislators will look to propose and discuss ideas for zoning parcels on November 25.
The group’s recommendation reverts changes to Nobscot and Saxonville zoning blueprints while increasing zoning density in the 9-90 area. The matter now goes to the City Council for authorization.
Ashland Affordable Housing Trustee Carlton Phelps is challenging incumbent Jack Patrick Lewis for the State House seat representing parts of Framingham and Ashland.
Framingham’s DPW Director emphasized the need for infrastructure upgrades on Tuesday, while Windsor Green residents are set for a $300,000 water bill reimbursement.