OP-ED: Is City Council Letterhead The Biggest Issue Facing Framingham?
editor By Mary Kate Feeney FRAMINGHAM – 40 million people out of work – nearly 25% in Framingham – more than 103,000 dead of coronavirus – 95 of our residents –…
Framingham City Council
LETTER: Additional School Budget Cuts Will ‘Directly Impact Students’
Editor’s Note: This letter was read at the start of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting and then submitted to SOURCE for publication. City Council will vote on Mayor’s proposed budget…
12-Member Group Recommends November Ballot Question To Create Framingham Community Preservation Act; 1% Tax on Property Owners
FRAMINGHAM – A 12-member group is recommending the City of Framingham adopt the Community Preservation Act and have voters decide if they want the Act and a 1% surcharge tax…
UPDATED: 5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
1 For the second year, Framingham will raise the Pride Flag, and City Hall will be lit in the colors of the rainbow for June to honor LGBTQ+ Pride Month,…
LETTER: ‘Framingham Must Put Its Youngest Residents First’
FRAMINGHAM – This year, the budget process has been incredibly stressful, more so than in any past year due to the present circumstances. I want to thank the City Council…
Mayor Spicer Nominates Buie To Framingham Planning Board
FRAMINGHAM – City of Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer has nominated a District 4 resident to replace former Planning Board Chair Christine Long on the 5-member Planning Board. Long resigned from…
Former Selectmen & School Leaders Want More Communication, Creativity, & Guiding Principals on Framingham Budget
FRAMINGHAM – A group of former Selectmen, School Committee members, and Town of Framingham Finance Committee members from 2010 sent a letter to City of Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, Superintendent…
5 Things You Need To Know Today in Framingham: Tuesday, May 19, 2020
1. The Baker-Polito Administration unveiled its reporting on re-opening the Commonwealth of Massachusetts yesterday. Governor Charlie Baker announced houses of worship could re-open Monday with some restrictions. The Administration also…
Mayor Spicer Wants To Layoff 13 Employees, Furlough 5 Employees, & Delay Hiring of Police Officers & Firefighters, in New $298 Million Budget Proposal
FRAMINGHAM – City of Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer plans to layoff a total of 13 employees to cut her budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic,in her new budget proposal submitted…
Framingham School Committee Approves New 3-Year Perini Lease at $512,500 Per Year
FRAMINGHAM – The 9-member elected Framingham School Committee unanimously approved on May 6, a new 3-year lease for the public school district’s administrative offices at the Perini Building in Framingham.…