Downtown Framingham Inc. Holds Annual Meeting & Elects New Board

FRAMINGHAM – Downtown Framingham Inc, a non-profit organization, held its annual meeting last week and elected its new board.

The organization’s executive director is Anthony Lucivero. While the organization is a 50c13, the director’s salary comes from the City of Framingham via a CDBG grant at $70,000.

Downtown Framingham, Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors that convenes once a month to assess the application of our tailored four-point Main Street America Model.

“With an Executive Committee and members representing a range of skills and expertise, this board is uniquely qualified to provide well-rounded leadership for the diverse needs and requirements of this multi-cultural setting,” notes the organization on its website

The Board members are:

President Anne O’Connell, former Coordinator of Literacy Unlimited, Framingham Public Library

Vice President Leslie White Harvey Framingham Public Library Trustee; Natick Public Schools employee

Clerk Emily VanDewoestine, MWRTA

Treasurer Brian Li Owner of Mass Properties Group

Board members:

 Phil Altman, Financial Assistant, CertaPro Painters

Adam Blumer, Wellesley Public Schools employee & Framingham resident

Colleen Coyne, Framingham State associate professsor

Michael Gatlin, attorney

Jack Hendler, Co-owner and Head Brewer, Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers

Marcia Sharpe, Producer at Access Framingham TV

Reyad Shah, Out-of-School Time Coordinator at Framingham Public Schools

Emily VanDewoestine, MWRTA

Brandon Ward, Senior Program Manager, Center for Public Leadership

There are also a handful of ex-officio board members.