Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee Votes to Oppose On-Street Parking on Water Street
There was no opposition to the motion to express opposition to on-street parking on Water Street
Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee to Discuss Water Street On-Street Parking
The remote-only meeting is Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 pm
Update: Rep. Jack Lewis Defeats Carlton Phelps in 7th Middlesex Primary
Unofficial results are in from both Framingham and Ashland
Traffic Commission Aug. 27 meeting cancelled
The meeting was scheduled to consider on-street parking on Water Street.
On-Street Parking for Water Street Nobscot Development?
UPDATE: Meeting cancelled due to quorum issues. Previous: Traffic Commission to consider adding seven on-street parking spaces near the Edgell Road intersection
Framingham Bruce Freeman Trail Update
Early design work is underway, but don’t expect trail construction anytime soon
Community Meeting on Saxonville/McGrath Square Project May 30
The Framingham Department of Public Works will host a neighborhood meeting at the Stapleton School starting at 6:30 pm.
Saxonville Intersection Project Expected in FY26, Mayor Tells Council
City Councilor Christine Long told Mayor Sisitsky there’s been a lot of neighborhood concern that the project will keep getting delayed.
Quick Update on the DPW FY25 Capital Budget Fincom Meeting
Saxonville intersection project is indeed out of the current plan. No word yet on whether other funding options might be possible.
DPW FY 25 Capital Improvement Budget on Finance Subcommittee Agenda Tonight
The March 26 meeting begins at 6 pm in the Memorial Building Blumer Room and on Zoom.
Saxonville Intersection Project Out of Mayor’s FY25 Capital Budget
Long-awaited improvements around the dangerous Concord/Danforth/Elm/Central Street intersections are now ‘deferred’ in Mayor Sisitsky’s proposed budget, as is a city-wide solar alternative energy plan. Several school repair projects including roof replacement at Potter Road School are still recommended to go ahead.
3 Saxonville Projects Win CPA Endorsement Tonight - and Maybe a 4th
A Getchell Trail boardwalk, Athenaeum external rehab, and Cochituate Rail Trail improvements got the nod to move forward. Money for Reardon Park improvements were voted contingent on additional city funding.
Community Preservation Committee Final Review Hearing Monday, March 18
Several neighborhood projects are on the final list for possible funding including boardwalk construction and stairway on the Carol Getchell nature trail and the Athenaeum and Firehouse Preservation/Reuse.
Early Voting Starts February 24 for the Presidential Primary
In-person early voting in Framingham for the March Presidential Primary starts tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 24 at the McAuliffe Library and the Memorial Building (City Hall). Plus, it’s still not too late to register - or change political parties.
Q&A: Group 1 Framingham Democratic Town Committee Slate, Cesar G. Stewart-Morales
‘Group 1 strikes the right balance of experienced members and new voices needed to ensure that Framingham Democrats have the tools they need to make a positive impact in a critical election year for our country.’
‘Stop here on red’ signs possible at Danforth and Concord Streets in Saxonville?
Main intersection project not slated until next year - pending funding.
Presentation on Saxonville Intersection Improvement Project Jan. 30
There will be a public presentation on the McGrath Square improvement project at the January 30 Framingham City Council meeting.
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Fun New Year’s Eve on the Cochituate Rail Trail
Great job to all who planned this fun event! A couple of photos
New Year’s Eve Party on the Cochituate Rail Trail
This family-friendly outdoor event runs from 4:30 to 7:30 pm
Holiday Market and Open Studios at Saxonville Mills
Friday, Dec. 8 6 to 9 pm and Saturday, Dec. 9, 11 am to 3 pm
District 2 Election Roundup
More details on Brandon Ward’s election as our new City Councilor, the Library Trustees race, and turnout. (Spoiler: We had the highest turnout in the city.) Plus a look at the close District 8 results.
Brandon Ward Unofficial Winner for District 2 City Council
Unofficial results were just announced at District 2 polling places
District 2 City Council Candidates Forum Sunday
The online-only event is on Oct. 29 starting 5 pm.
Framingham District 2 City Council Candidates Q&A
We have the only contested City Council race without an incumbent! Find out more about our candidates Brandon Ward and Sean Silk.
Q&A: District 2 City Council Candidate Brandon Ward
Ward says he would bring ‘a strong history of public service and community leadership’ to the Council, including serving as a member of the Keefe Tech School Committee, president of Friends of Saxonville, board member of Downtown Framingham Inc and Executive Director of Leadership MetroWest.
Creativity Without Judgment Event at Open Spirit on Saturday, October 28
Open Spirit’s Creativity Without Judgment event takes places on October 28, from 1 to 4 pm at the Open Spirit center on the campus of Edwards Church, Edwards Street off of Elm Street in Saxonville, Framingham.
Meet the District 2 City Council Candidates! Upcoming Campaign Events
Both Brandon Ward and Sean Silk are having events in the coming days
August Outdoor Concert Lineup
Live outdoor music this month at McAuliffe Library and the Framingham Center Common
Tonight’s Jazz Concert Still on - Indoors
7 pm Thursday, July 27
It’s Official: We Have a Contested Race for Framingham District 2 City Council
Both Brandon Ward and Sean Silk had their nomination papers certified by the City Clerk’s office.
Jazz Concert This Thursday at McAuliffe Library
Alexei Tsiganov and David Eure will perform July 13 at 7 pm
Railroad House Band at McAuliffe Library
The first outdoor concert of summer 2023 in Nobscot was a fun time today. See a 20-second video clip.
First Concert of Summer at McAuliffe Library This Saturday
Railroad House Band performs outside starting at 3 pm
We Have Candidates!
Two people have pulled papers to run for the District 2 City Council seat being vacated by Cesar Stewart-Morales. And, District 2 School Committee representative David Gordon has taken papers to run for re-election.
Stewart-Morales Won’t Run for Re-Election
The District 2 City Councilor made the announcement 16 days before papers are due to get on the November ballot. So far no one else has pulled papers for the seat.
2023 Election Update: Who’s Pulled Papers
One District 2 City Council candidate and no School Committee hopefuls have currently requested nomination papers for the November election
Traffic Commission to Take Up Central / Danforth Street Intersection
The meeting is tonight, Tuesday, June 27 at 7 pm
Thursday Night Summer Jazz Concerts Return to McAuliffe Library
The library website already shows two next month: July 13 and 27
Edgell Road/Central Street Project Moves Forward
A Framingham City Council public hearing ended quickly tonight with just one resident asking questions.
Updated: Public Hearing on Edgell Road/Central Street Project Tuesday 5/30
The project, which is slated to include a new traffic light, starts at 7 p.m.
Possible Framingham School Bus Drivers Strike Monday
There will be a special City Council Education Subcommittee meeting tomorrow to discuss the issue, in addition to tonight’s regular School Committee meeting.
Community Preservation Public Hearing March 27 includes Getchell Trail Project
The Framingham Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing Monday, March 27, 7 pm at City Hall and on Zoom.
Saxonville, Nobscot on Council Subcommittee Agenda Monday
The Nobscot Plaza Project as well as Saxonville zoning around McGrath Square are on the City Council Planning & Zoning Subcommittee schedule March 13 starting at 7 pm.
Trail Projects Update Tonight, March 9
Framingham’s director of planning and community development will present an update on trails projects in the city at 7 pm at City Hall and on Zoom.
Community meeting Monday on Nobscot Village rezoning proposal
David Gordon New District 2 School Committee Rep
Update - District 2 School Committee post vacant again; deadline for applicants is May 27
Saxonville Zoning on City Council Subcommittee Agenda
Framingham Known New Covid Cases Shatter Record
Major Changes to District 2 boundaries Under 1 Re-Districting Plan
Stewart-Morales Re-Elected as District 2 City Councilor
Sisitsky Elected Framingham Mayor
Q&A: District 2 City Council Candidate Jake Binnall
Q&A: District 2 City Councilor Cesar Stewart-Morales
Binnall to challenge incumbent Stewart-Morales for District 2 City Council Seat
Bakery Planned for Saxonville
Nobscot Intersection Project Neighborhood Meeting Thursday, June 10
“City staff and the design consultant will provide an update about ongoing construction and further discuss the intersection design plans and future anticipated detour…
Saxonville Intersection Improvement Update
Saxonville would get new and improved pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and sidewalks as well as 15 new on-street parking spots on Concord Street under a proposed Saxonville Intersection Improvements plan.
Public Hearing on Planned Traffic Light at Edgell Road and Central Street
Deep Dive into the At-Large Framingham City Council Results
Janet Leombruno edged out Gloria Pascual for the second At-Large Framingham City Council seat Tuesday, despite not winning a single precinct. Incumbent George King finished…
Cesar Stewart-Morales is our new District 2 City Councilor
Nobscot Community Meeting Monday on Gulf Station Plans
Thoughts on the Nobscot Plaza Proposed Development
Q&A: At-Large City Council Candidate Gloria Pascual
Q&A: At-Large City Council Candidate Janet Leombruno
Q&A: At-Large City Councilor George King
Q&A: District 2 City Council Candidate Cesar Stewart-Morales
Q&A: District 2 City Council Candidate Ricky Finlay
Framingham Election Results 2017
Framingham 2017 election results for Framingham’s first-ever city general election.
Pam Richardson is our first-ever District 2 City Councilor
New District 2 City Councilor
District 2 Candidate Roundup
Framingham candidate information for District 2 City Council and School Committee
Q&A: District 2 City Council Candidate Pam Richardson
Profile of Pam Richardson, candidate for Framingham City Council, District 2
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