Unlawful Behavior of the Framingham City Council: Part I

A history of repeated violations of the City Charter demands a fresh approach for the new City Council.

Framingham State Of The City Scheduled For Monday

Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky is set to deliver the State of the City address next week. Here's how you can see it.

Social Security Improves Customer Experience Ranking

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

Framingham Mayor Collides Three Times With Councilors King and Cannon

The Mayor wants a more informed, equitable government, and investment in project staff. King & Cannon oppose these strategic improvements.

5 Councilors Named To Framingham Temporary Rules Committee

The subcommittee will meet to discuss rules for the Council, review the number of subcommittees, and the membership of the subcommittees.

Framingham City Council Chair Neglects Key Business and Suns in Aruba

The City Council needs new rules of operation to improve its performance, which is unlikely with Ottaviani as Chair and AWOL at a key time.

Rep Lewis joins House to Pass An Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation

House unanimously passes bill to prevent abuse and exploitation and enhance protections for survivors

​Framingham CFO Was the Consummate Professional to Her Last Day

In the first 2024 City Council meeting, Louis Miller's high value as a key city financial leader for Framingham was amplified twice over.

Framingham Police To Talk Fentanyl Crisis This Week

The police department will make a presentation on the crisis at a Thursday Police Advisory Committee Meeting.

3 Framingham Organizations Get Total Of $50K From Opioid Settlement Fund

MetroWest Care Connection and the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center get $20,000. South Middlesex Opportunity Council gets $10,000.

Framingham Seeks New Citizen Participation Officer

Heather Gutierrez has left the position as of Dec. 29.

Departing Framingham CFO Sets the Financial Record Straight

A twenty two page report, full of carefully crafted information and analysis, attests to Louise Miller's competence and devotion to her job.

Framingham Inauguration Day Proves Historic For City Council

Tracey Bryant became the first Black woman to be elected to a leadership role on the council.

Framingham's Stefanini & Cannon Teach a Master Class in Bad Government

These Councilors sniped at the departing CFO, then tried to force the recognition of a Neighborhood Area Group without lawful review.

Framingham Inauguration Day Set

City Councilors, School Committee members and library and cemetery trustees will be sworn in on New Year's Day.

Framingham Charter Review Committee Hits One Out of the Park

An innovative solution to improve City Council representation is something we should all embrace.

Nominations Open For Framingham Senior Heroes Awards

The Framingham Council on Aging is bringing back the Senior Heroes Awards for the fourth year. Here's what to know.

Framingham Mayor, First Lady 'Saddened' By Menorah Vandalism

The mayor and first lady asked that people in Framingham "respect the sanctity of all religious symbols" this holiday season.

Councilors Stefanini & Cannon Mislead Framingham Residents on Finance

Stefanini & Cannon both blame the Chief Financial Officer for problems they created but Stefanini invents an especially egregious fiction.

Framingham Chief Financial Officer Resigns

Louise Miller's resignation is effective on December 31, 2023, and reflects the impossible financial situation the City Council has created.

Skate For Just 60 Cents To Celebrate Framingham Loring Arena's 60th Birthday

Skate for cheap from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 in Framingham.

Why Filling Framingham School Committee Vacancies Needs Charter Change

The City Council should have no role and the affected district voters should make the decision.

Framingham Receives An Official Invitation To Join Massachusetts School Building Authority For Project

This provides funding support for an upcoming school building project in Framingham. What to know.

The City of Framingham New Flag Needs an Immediate Redesign

The recently unveiled first version of the city flag violates most flag design rules.

Christmas Comes Early: Framingham Parking Meters Free On December Saturdays

City officials hope the move will spur residents to head downtown for their holiday shopping.

Framingham Mayor Explains 4 Ways to Not Solve the School Bus Problem

The Mayor refuses to increase school bus driver pay to $34/hour, despite it being the obvious way to mitigate the late school bus problem.

Framingham Financial Chaos Threatens Basic Government Functions

Accounting staff vacancies and City Council dysfunction disrupted the annual procedure for setting the tax rate to fund the city budget.

Framingham Council Tries To Usurp School Committee Policy Authority

For the first time ever, the Council wrote policy for the school district. With grand muddled thinking, the School Committee went along.

Framingham's Charter Glitch on Day One as a City

Almost 6 years ago a seemingly innocuous charter instruction almost dislocated the swearing in ceremony.

The Case for Wide-Ranging Charter Change in Framingham

A series of articles will explore the operation of Framingham's City Charter over 6 years, highlighting a range of major and minor problems.

Framingham Mayor Makes Appointments to Composting Task Force

Mayor Sisitsky signed an executive order on Oct. 17 to create the Task Force.

Massachusetts House Passes Long-Term Care Legislation

Bill is the first post-pandemic comprehensive long-term care reform package, will improve quality and oversight of the sector

Framingham Veterans Council Seeks Applicants

The deadline to apply for the seat on the Veterans Council is Dec. 15.

Framingham's Election Night Glitch

After the City Clerk managed the election seamlessly, the Public Information Officer dropped the ball.

Framingham Executive Order Creates School Building Committee

Framingham is looking to replace Hemenway Elementary School on Water Street, built in 1961.

How Framingham Voted In Contested City Council Races

Unofficial election results show the vote totals for all contested races in Framingham on Tuesday.

Framingham City Council Election Results: 1 Incumbent, 2 New Faces Win

Tracey Bryant has won re-election in District 9 while Leslie White Harvey and Brandon Ward won in District 8 and 2, respectively.

Framingham To Begin Water Main Replacement On Mt. Wayte Avenue

Work is set to continue until Thursday. Here's what to know.

Framingham Charter Review Committee Hosting 3 Drop-In Focus Groups

The Charter Review Committee has created a new survey form for residents to add their input to the process.

Framingham's Cannon and Leombruno Get an F on Climate Change Action

Cannon's relentless opposition to solar installations and Leombruno's omission of any mention of them in her flyer send a clear message.