Fernando Castro, Rep. Lewis Nominee, Honored at Latino Excellence Event on the Hill

Fernando Castro, a resident of Ashland, was honored at the 2026 Latino Excellence on the Hill Awards.

Highlights of the Framingham City Council Meeting on September 29, 2026

New DPW Director up for Council approval, the Community Center project on hold, a tough budget ahead for next year, and more ...

The True Scale of Financial Mismanagement of Framingham City Government Begins To Emerge

$6 million in late water & sewer (W&S) bill payments, tenant W&S costs double those of homeowners and a $10 million FY28 budget problem

Framingham City Government Drags Its Feet On a Simple Public Records Request

Existing videos of Board of Library Trustee meetings in May-August, just 7 meetings and 7 Zoom videos, take more than 2 weeks to produce!

Councilor George King Reveals That 90% of Framingham Seniors Don't Count in City Plans for Elder Services

In a Facebook post, George illuminates the huge disconnect between the state mandate to serve all seniors and the city plans to serve ~10%.

Every Indicator Shows That Combining Framingham's Senior Services and the Library is a Bad Idea

It is an idea rejected by all cities and towns across Massachusetts and is opposed by all relevant advisory bodies and the local community.

Rep. Lewis Votes to Invest in Home Care

Representative Jack Patrick Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature today in passing a home care bill.

Rep. Lewis Votes to Support Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis and his colleagues in the Massachusetts House passed legislation this week to strengthen dementia care.

Rep. Lewis Votes to Protect Massachusetts Immigrants

This week, Representative Jack Patrick Lewis voted in favor of sweeping legislation to protect residents from federal overreach.

Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis Leads the Charge on Animal Welfare

Representative Jack Patrick Lewis spearheaded the passage of legislation last week that strengthens animal welfare laws.

Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis Votes for Reproductive Rights

Rep. Lewis joined his colleagues in supporting a bill that ensures physicians can provide medically necessary care.

New Evidence Suggests the Firing of Framingham's Senior Services Director Was Unjustified Political Payback

According to a City Councilor, the Mayor said that the director "campaigned for Epstein" in the Mayoral race. Nothing could be more untrue.

A Very Interesting Snapshot of the Competence, Experience, and Finesse the New CFO Brings To Framingham

Framingham Today hosted by Dennis Giombetti and Doug Stefan shows the strengths Brian Turbitt brings as our new Chief Financial Officer.

Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis Votes to Strengthen Campaign Finance Laws

Rep. Lewis supported legislation to strengthen campaign finance disclosure for statewide ballot question campaigns.

Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis Secures Priorities in Final FY2027 Budget

Representative Jack Patrick Lewis joined the Massachusetts House in finalizing a Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

Rep. Jack Lewis Votes for Environmental Protection

Bill strengthens climate preparedness, streamlines permitting, and protects natural resources.

Rep. Jack Lewis Supports Early Literacy Legislation

Representative Jack Patrick Lewis voted in support of landmark literacy legislation.

Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis Votes for Firefighter Safety

Representative Jack Patrick Lewis and his colleagues in the Massachusetts House passed a bill to protect firefighters and tradespeople.

Rep. Jack Lewis Votes to Safeguard Data Protections for Consumers

Rep. Lewis voted in favor of comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for Massachusetts residents.

Rep. Jack Lewis Votes to Protect Free Expression and Student Welfare

Rep. Lewis supported a bill protecting residents’ access to library materials and guarding against politically motivated book bans.

Rep. Jack Lewis Votes to Promote Safety and Understanding in Traffic Stops

Representative Jack Lewis is supporting legislation establishing a statewide ‘blue envelope’ program.

Past and Future Collided as the City Council 'Old Guard' Axed the Framingham Schools in a 6-5 Budget Vote

In a last ditch effort, Councilors Ward, Feeney, Mallach, Alexander and Bryant, tried to mitigate damage to the schools, but fell short.

The Deep Fractures in Framingham Government Are On Full Display in the Broken FY27 Budget Process

Never have both City Charter guidance and basic values of the community been cast aside so comprehensively by the Mayor and City Council

City Councilor Ottaviani Joins King and Cannon in Their Plan To Make Framingham Government Dumber

These 3 oppose city membership in the well regarded Massachusetts Municipal Association, dedicated to improving cities and towns across MA

Can Framingham Councilors Find $1.2 Million in a $400 Million Budget to Protect Vital Programs in the Schools

Past estimates for city revenue & costs have been way off, creating huge budget surpluses. Fixing that would close the schools budget gap.

In a Forced Play the School Committee Sacrifices Two Crown Jewels of the Framingham Public Schools

Major cuts are planned for the SAGE and ESL programs, seriously damaging the most successful and innovative features of the school system

Will the Framingham Community Fight Deep Cuts to the Schools and the Disruption of Senior Services

The FY27 budget public hearing at 7pm today offers the community its only real opportunity to let the City Council know what it thinks

Veteran Framingham Teacher Jaimie Dobson Speaks Truth to Power on the State of the Framingham Public Schools

As City Councilors aim to make further deep cuts to the schools, Jaimie makes clear that school support needs to be boosted not cut

Framingham Community Rises Up Against $3.2 Million in Last Minute School System Budget Cuts: Showdown Tonight

Residents can join the opposition to the Mayor/City Council driven cuts by attending the finance showdown meeting at 5pm on Tuesday, May 26.

Framingham Mayor and Council Finance Leaders Promote Confusion on the Size and Impact of Schools Budget Cuts

The school system budget cut is $3.2 million - not $1.2 million - and the damage will be huge despite glib rhetoric from Stefanini et al

Moving the Framingham Pension Liability Payoff Date from 2030 to 2031 Would Plug the $5 Million Budget Gap

A commonly used financial strategy would avoid hasty cuts to city services and schools and buy time for better planning for next year

Deadline Extended: Framingham Needs Your Help

The city is looking for dozens of volunteers to help guide Framingham governance. So far, they're in short supply.

Rep. Lewis Secures Priorities in House Budget

Rep. Lewis Secured Wins for Ashland and Framingham in the 2027 House Budget.

Framingham Mayor and City Council Converge On Major Demolition of the Framingham Public Schools

The budget gap between the Mayor's budget and the School Committee's voted budget just exploded to $4 million. Huge staff cuts are ahead.

A Way Out of Framingham's Budget Chaos

The City Council rejected the Mayor's budget submission, creating chaos in the budget process and offering little guidance on solutions

Framingham's Lack of Strategic Planning Is Highlighted in a Key SIFOC Report

The Strategic Initiatives & Financial Oversight Committee's March 2026 report sheds light on the root cause of Framingham's budget crisis

Framingham Mayor's FY27 Budget Inflicts Maximum Pain on the Schools and Rejects Environmental Action

The Mayor reneged on his promised funding for the schools, excluded new solar projects & violated the new charter - a mismanagement trifecta

Developer Resumes the Assault on a Framingham Salem End Rd Woodland Waterfront Property and Its Neighborhood

A lawsuit aims to reverse the Zoning Board of Appeals decision blocking a development project and warn off local resident opposition.

Framingham Could Help Solve Its City Budget Problems by Stealing Ideas from Newton's Playbook

Moving Framingham's pension liability payoff date past 2030 or refinancing it with a bond issue, could free up at least $15 million/year.

As Committee Members, Framingham Residents Can 'Enhance Processes Of Democracy'

The city is looking for residents to fill roughly 100 roles on municipal boards, committees and other groups.

Framingham’s Newest Energy Option: The ‘Netflix’ Of Solar

It’s one of the easiest ways to save money and support local clean energy jobs. And it’s as simple as subscribing to Netflix.

Community Solar Finally Comes to Framingham

Community solar: a win-win for your wallet and the environment -- no equipment required.