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Latest Issues

In a Forced Play the School Committee Sacrifices Two Crown Jewels of the Framingham Public Schools

In its June 3, 2026, meeting, the School Committee made a number of critical decisions.

Faced with the real prospect of having to issue pink slips to 47% of its teachers if the city budget was not settled by June 16, 2026, the School Commi...

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Will the Framingham Community Fight Deep Cuts to the Schools and the Disruption of Senior Services

Notice:

The annual public hearing on the Framingham FY27 city budget will be held at the City Council meeting at 7pm this evening, Tuesday, June 2 at City Hall. The agenda link provides more details, including a Zoom link for remote partic...

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Veteran Framingham Teacher Jaimie Dobson Speaks Truth to Power on the State of the Framingham Public Schools

Jaimie Dobson, a veteran teacher in the Framingham Public Schools, delivered a very important public comment at the joint meeting of the City Council Finance Subcommittee and the School Committee Finance & Operations Subcommittee on Tuesday...

11 days ago
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Framingham Community Rises Up Against $3.2 Million in Last Minute School System Budget Cuts: Showdown Tonight

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The finance showdown will happen at a joint meeting of the City Council Finance Subcommittee and the School Committee Finance & Operations Subcommittee on Tuesday, May 26 at 5pm at City Hall. Every resident, who is concerned about...

15 days ago
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Framingham Mayor and Council Finance Leaders Promote Confusion on the Size and Impact of Schools Budget Cuts

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The real showdown on the issues discussed here will happen at a joint meeting of the City Council Finance Subcommittee and the School Committee Finance & Operations Subcommittee on Tuesday, May 26 at 5pm at City Hall. Every residen...

16 days ago
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  • Geoff Epstein

    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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