Spilka, Framingham State to Host Redistricting Hearing Saturday

State Sen. Karen Spilka, who represents Framingham, and a member of a special joint committee on redistricting, is inviting residents to a public hearing Saturday, June 18 at the McCarthy Center on the campus of at 10 a.m.

Following the results of the Census conducted last year, the Massachusetts Congressional delegation must be reduced from 10 seats to nine and the district lines for state representative, state senator and governor’s council seats must be redrawn to make sure that each district remains proportionate.

This is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the committee, the redistricting process and what it means for you and your community, said Spilka, in a press release.

The hearing is open to the public, giving anyone the opportunity to testify as to their thoughts, questions or concerns regarding redistricting.

"Since this will be the only redistricting hearing held in the MetroWest area, I urge all my constituents and all others in the region to attend," said Spilka.

"It is crucial that we get feedback on this issue so that we can do the best possible job for the Commonwealth," she added.

For those who cannot attend the hearing, the Committee hosts a website at http://www.malegislature.gov/redistricting that provides redistricting information, the full hearing schedule and locations and a contact page for residents to submit questions, comments or materials.