Politics & Government

Mayor-Elect Sisitsky Released From Hospital: Campaign

Framingham mayor-elect Charlie Sisitsky was hospitalized over the weekend after developing an infection, his campaign said.

Mayor-elect Charlie Sisitsky is back home after a hospital stay, according to his campaign.
Mayor-elect Charlie Sisitsky is back home after a hospital stay, according to his campaign. (Neal McNamara/Patch)

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Framingham mayor-elect Charlie Sisitsky has returned home after a hospital stay, his campaign said Wednesday.

The incoming mayor developed an infection after a medical procedure and went to the hospital on Friday evening, his campaign said over the weekend. Sisitsky, 76, is in the process of working on a transition team to as he prepares to take office in 2022.

"I wanted to reach out to thank everyone for their well-wishes," Sisitsky said in a news release. "The outpouring of care, concern and support over the past week was extremely touching and really appreciated. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as your Mayor, and I await with pleasure the chance to work with our entire community to move Framingham forward."

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Sisitsky, a former selectman and City Councilor, defeated incumbent Yvonne Spicer in the Nov. 2 election by more than 4,000 votes.

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