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Highlights of the Framingham City Council Meeting on September 29, 2026
New DPW Director up for Council approval, the Community Center project on hold, a tough budget ahead for next year, and more ...
On the fifth Tuesday of the month, the Mayor sets the Council agenda. This one ran nearly to 11 PM. Here’s wha...
The True Scale of Financial Mismanagement of Framingham City Government Begins To Emerge
The September 22, 2026, City Council Finance Subcommittee meeting was an eye opener for anyone paying attention.
Three major financial problems were brought to light:
- $6 million in late, uncollected water & sewer (W&S) bill payments...
Framingham City Government Drags Its Feet On a Simple Public Records Request
On September 9, 2026, a simple public records request was filed with Framingham City Government for 7 Board of Library Trustee meeting videos:
“I am requesting all videos of the Board of Library Trustees meetings held in May, June, July an...
Correction To City Council Meeting Date/Time
The City Council meeting at which the reorganization ordinance will be considered is on Thursday, September 3, 2026, not Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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Councilor George King Reveals That 90% of Framingham Seniors Don’t Count in City Plans for Elder Services
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A correction has been made to this article. The City Council meeting where the reorganization ordinance will be considered will be on Thursday, September 3, 2026, not Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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Born in Sydney, Australia. 49 years in US. Physicist/software engineer. MA School Committee service: Newton-6 years; Framingham-4 years. Environmentalist, cook, gardener. Fascinated by Adams/Jefferson/Franklin. WW2 history buff. Community activist.
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