Framingham Mayor Rejects Millions in Utility Savings in Fiscal Crisis

The Mayor inexplicably cut the Farley solar project when he slashed the capital budget. Farley utility savings would total $3.7 million.

Why the Framingham School Committee Needs to Resist Budget Cuts

The FY25 school district budget affords no inflation relief for staff and does not boost support vital to address student behavior issues.

A Sound Framingham Schools Budget Illuminates City Fiscal Crisis

Past cityside financial mistakes have finally put Framingham in a tax revenue bind. The school district budget is in immediate danger.

MY SOCIAL SECURITY: It's Not Just For Retirees

Learn about our programs and services at www.ssa.gov

Framingham Community Garden Meetings Postponed

The meetings at Roosevelt Park and Bates Road Park will now be held this weekend. Here's what to know.

Framingham School Committee Votes 9-0 To Bring Busing Inhouse

After years of late buses and city administration bungling of school bus contracts, the School Committee finally made the right move.

Attend the Framingham Schools FY25 Budget Public Hearing Tonight!

It is vital that parents and teachers turn up at this public hearing to give their input. The Mayor could easily take an axe to this budget.

​ Framingham Mayor Unexpectedly Slashes FY25 Capital Budget

This seems very unwise, deferring critical infrastructure maintenance, making the giant backlog worse, and raising downstream cost.

Framingham Health Department Moving

The Health Department will be closed on Monday, but reopen on Tuesday, as it relocates to Concord Street.

Framingham City Leadership Gets Proposition 2 1/2 Completely Wrong

Mayor Sisitsky and Councilors King and Cannon have made a basic budget mistake which could severely damage city operations and the schools.

Old Guard Framingham City Councilors Oppose Smarter Government Again

The City Council old guard is doing everything it can to prevent smarter management of capital projects and facilities.

Framingham Seeks Input On 2 Possible New Community Gardens

Two public meetings are scheduled for later this month. Here's what to know.

Framingham Super Tuesday Voting: What To Know For 2024

Everything you need to know to cast your ballot on Super Tuesday this year.

Framingham Appoints 8 To Diverse Business Advisory Council

The Asian, Black, Brazilian, Hispanic, & Latino Business Advisory Council has eight new faces on it. Here's who.

Framingham Seeks Volunteers For Strategic Initiatives Committee

Three volunteers are needed for the Strategic Initiatives & Financial Oversight Committee.

Fundamentally Unsound Behavior of the Framingham City Council

A six year history of delegating strategic decision making to its Finance Subcommittee demands a fresh approach from the new City Council.

Lewis Leads Passage of Competitiveness for Federal Funds Bill

Massachusetts House Pass Bill to Increase Competitiveness for Federal Funds

Framingham City Councilors King & Cannon Oppose Smarter Government

City & town staff and elected officials striving to improve government across the Commonwealth draw nothing but contempt from King & Cannon.

Framingham Presidential Primary Early Voting Starts This Weekend

Voters can cast their ballot in the presidential preference primary starting this weekend. Here's what to know.

Unlawful Behavior of the Framingham City Council: Part 2

A history of repeated violations or misunderstandings of state law demands a fresh approach from the new City Council.

Framingham Council Chair Ottaviani Names Appointment Subcommittee

The three-member subcommittee will now elect a chair and a vice chair.

Group 1: The Clear Choice For Mainstream Framingham Democrats

This slate is well organized, complete, coherent, committed, diverse and experienced, with the added momentum of 2 new City Councilors.

Framingham Democrats Set To Host Caucus

The Framingham Democratic Committee will elect delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention in early March.

Framingham High School Acting Principal Explains Safety Improvements

Mark Albright, Acting Principal at Framingham High School, explains in a video clip the problems and what is being done to address them.

Framingham Mayor Schedules District 5 Meeting For This Month

Mayor Charlie Sisitsky will hold one meeting in each of the city's nine districts in 2024.

Framingham Student Behavior Problems Caused By Defunding the Schools

Their buses are chronically late. Their classroom aide support has dropped. Their pre-K support is inadequate. No wonder we have a problem.

Framingham Seeks Fair Housing Committee Members

The city is seeking multiple applicants for the committee that works to promote access to safe and affordable housing.

Framingham Seeks Applicants For Framingham Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee

Membership of the committee will include the Chair of the Board of Assessors, City Treasurer and three residents of Framingham.

Six Mistakes in the Last Framingham City Council Meeting

A possible OML violation, a public records violation, undermining the Superintendent, Facebook mayhem, Councilor disrespect: messy.

Framingham Tabs Veteran Library Employee As Interim Director

Framingham's Public Library will be under the direction of Dawn Dellasanta, who was recently named as interim Library Director.

Is the City of Framingham Trying to Save Money on Snow Removal?

Intelligence from a delivery service which covers all Framingham streets says yes.

Adam Freudberg Lays Out the Numbers on Framingham School Busing

In an impactful public comment to the City Council, Adam laid out the ground truth of busing. The video is a must see.

Framingham Seeks Multiple Applicants For Human Relations Commission

A total of five seats are available on Framingham's Human Relations Commission.

Framingham Edgell Grove Cemetery Trustees Now Oversee All City Cemeteries

The Department of Cemeteries was created in July 2023. Recently, city officials shared the progress of the department.

These Are The 25 Members Of Framingham's Community Center Advisory Committee

Framingham is planning to redevelop the former Marian High School property, which was recently purchased for $3.35 million.

2023 A 'Year Of Achievements And Change' In Framingham, Mayor Says

Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisistky delivered his third State of the City address, highlighting the city's achievements and challenges.

Framingham Reactivates Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee

The historic Framingham chapel was built 80 years ago this month. A committee will plan a celebration for the chapel in 2024.

Former Framingham Town Manager To Lead School Building Committee

City Councilor George King. Jr. will lead the committee. He has a history of leading committees tasked with overseeing school renovations.

George King: The Wrong Choice to Lead Framingham's New School Project

King's diffidence on the Fuller debt exclusion and emphasis on cost cutting over investment in education raise red flags on this choice.

Framingham City Council Artfully Dodges Changing Its Rules

The Temporary Rules subcommittee had no Chair, did nothing for 3 weeks and then met for just 48 minutes with no full review of the rules.