Framingham, MA

Police Advisory Committee

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Framingham Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a staff report on operations, including the delayed opening of Mary Dennison Park, staffing updates, and summer program results. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports from advisory committees. No votes on specific projects are listed on the agenda.

• Mary Dennison Park opening delayed to mid-October due to Eversource coordination
• City Council voted 6-5 to merge Parks and Recreation with Facilities; second ordinance vote pending
• Summer programs: 33 unique programs with 968 participants; 7 Friday night concerts
• Farmers Market: 17 weeks, $1,600 in POP Club tokens and $1,850 in SNAP Match tokens distributed
• Capital projects: Chris Walsh Memorial Trail, Bowditch Courts, lighting improvements, fencing

King Elementary School Council

The King Elementary School Council is holding its first meeting of the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda includes an orientation on the council's role, a review of the current School Improvement Plan (SIP), and establishing the meeting schedule for October through May. This is primarily an organizational and informational session, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Review of School Improvement Plan (SIP) focus areas: academic growth, climate/culture, family engagement
• Discussion of data benchmarks and baseline goals for 2026-2027
• Establish 2026-2027 meeting schedule (October through May)
• Open comment period for community feedback

Police Advisory Committee

King Elementary School Council

The King Elementary School Council is meeting to orient new members, review the current School Improvement Plan (SIP) with a focus on academic growth, climate/culture, and family engagement, and establish the meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda is largely procedural and introductory, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Review of School Improvement Plan (SIP) focus areas and data benchmarks
• Establish 2026-2027 meeting schedule (October through May)
• Open comment period for community feedback

Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee

The Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee will meet to nominate a chair, vice chair, and clerk, review historical information about the chapel, and discuss future needs with a presentation by Jim Paolini. The meeting is remote-only via Zoom.

• Nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Presentation on chapel’s future needs by Jim Paolini

Team Framingham

The Team Framingham Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss financial plans for 2027 and beyond, as well as city support and work group needs. The agenda is mostly routine business and planning discussions, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Elections for committee positions
• Treasurer's report by Lisa B.
• Discussion of financial plans for 2027 and forward
• Discussion of city support moving forward
• Work groups: what is needed

Council on Aging

The Framingham Council on Aging will meet to review minutes, discuss the new Cultural Affairs Division with its head, hear a deputy director's report, and address current business including the Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund donation increase, tax reduction requirements, and the Senior Heroes Awards. They will also cover new business such as the Age Well Initiative, community outreach events, and the annual report. The meeting includes a review of the July minutes and updates on various programs.

• Discussion with Dawn Delasanta, new Cultural Affairs Division Head
• Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund donation increase and tax reduction requirements update
• Senior Heroes Awards Program planning for 2027
• Community outreach: CoA Board Listening Hours (Sept 17), Community Day (Sept 12), Framingham FEST (Oct 3), Karen Spilka's Health & Wellness Fair (Oct 17)
• Age Well Initiative update and CoA Annual Report

City Council

The Framingham City Council will hold a second reading and vote on the Mayor's proposed reorganization of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Division and the Capital Projects and Facilities Management Division. The agenda also includes votes on amendments to the affordable rents policy and funding for the Chris Walsh Memorial Trail Design. Additionally, the Council will vote on several board appointments and amendments to its own rules.

• Second reading and vote on Order 2026-080: Reorganization of Parks, Recreation, and Library divisions
• Vote on Order 2026-088: Amendment to the affordable rents policy
• Second reading and vote on Order 2026-081-001: CPC funding for Chris Walsh Memorial Trail Design
• Vote on Order 2026-007-001: Amendments to Rules of Council (Rule 10)
• Votes on appointments to Team Framingham, Cultural Council, Human Relations Commission, and Veterans Council

Board of Health

The Framingham Board of Health will meet on September 8, 2026, to decide on a septic system variance request and adopt an updated fee schedule. The meeting will also include discussions on arbovirus risks, kratom sales restrictions, and a health director’s report.

• Vote on septic system variance at 9 Crest Road to reduce setbacks from reservoir to soil absorption system and septic tank
• Public hearing to adopt proposed fee schedule updates, last revised in 2011
• Discussion on DPH’s order to restrict kratom sales due to harmful effects
• Arbovirus update on mosquito surveillance and human risk levels

Team Framingham

The Team Framingham Steering Committee is meeting to approve minutes, elect officers, and hear the treasurer's report. The main discussions will focus on financial plans for 2027 and forward, as well as city support moving forward. The agenda also includes planning for work groups and scheduling future meetings.

• Approve minutes from August 10th meeting
• Elections for committee positions
• Treasurer's report by Lisa B.
• Discussion of financial plans for 2027 and forward
• Discussion of city support moving forward

Planning Board

The Framingham Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on two mixed-use development applications: a 48-unit residential building at Concord and Kendall Streets, and conversion of office space to residential at 1001 Worcester Road. The board will also discuss informal items including a potential modification at 63-75 Fountain Street and a preliminary project overview at Edmands Road.

• Continued hearing PB-03-26: 48-unit residential building at 101-105, 121 Concord St and Kendall St (VTT Framingham Renaissance, LLC)
• Continued hearing PB-04-26: mixed-use conversion with 5 residential units at 1001 Worcester Road (JCBT Architect LLC)
• Informal discussion on 125 Elm Street related to PB-08-16 decision
• Preliminary overview of proposed project at 1061, 1065 Edmands Road
• Continued discussion on potential modification request to PB-05-24 at 63-75 Fountain Street

Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee

The Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee will meet to nominate a chair, vice chair, and clerk, review historical information about the chapel, and discuss future needs with a presentation by Jim Paolini. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.

• Nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Presentation on chapel’s historical info and past events
• Discussion on chapel’s future needs led by Jim Paolini

Stapleton Elementary School Council

The Stapleton Elementary School Council is meeting for the first time in the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda includes introductions, PTO board elections, a review of the council's purpose, beginning-of-year updates, and discussion of the School Improvement Plan. The meeting is open for public comment.

• PTO Board Elections
• Review School Council Purpose
• Beginning of the School Year Updates
• School Improvement Plan

Board of Health

The Framingham Board of Health will hold a public hearing to adopt an updated fee schedule, the first change since 2011, based on a comparative study of surrounding municipalities. The board will also vote on a request for a septic system variance at 9 Crest Road to reduce required setbacks from a reservoir. Other agenda items include an arbovirus update, discussion of a state order restricting kratom sales, and the Health Director's report.

• Vote on septic variance at 9 Crest Road reducing reservoir setback from 400 ft to 203 ft for leaching area and 148 ft for septic tank
• Public hearing to adopt proposed fee schedule with increases across permits (e.g., food, septic, tobacco)
• Discussion of DPH Commissioner's Order to restrict kratom sales
• Arbovirus update on mosquito surveillance and human risk levels
• Health Director's report on partnerships, nurse vacancy, annual report

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review a new Cultural Affairs Division, hear updates from the Deputy Director, and discuss ongoing programs like the Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund and Senior Heroes Awards. The meeting also includes community outreach initiatives such as listening hours and participation in city events like Framingham FEST and Karen Spilka’s Health & Wellness Fair.

• Review of new Cultural Affairs Division with Division Head Dawn Delasanta
• Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund donation increase discussion
• Senior Heroes Awards Program restart for 2027 nominations
• Community outreach initiatives including CoA Board Listening Hours (Sept 17) and Community Day (Sept 12)
• Karen Spilka’s Health & Wellness Fair on Oct 17 at Keefe Regional Technical School

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive updates on park operations, staffing, programming, and capital projects at its September 8 meeting. Key topics include preparation for the upcoming opening of Mary Dennison Park, fall programming, and the ongoing organizational merger with the Facilities Department.

• Mary Dennison Park opening anticipated mid-October after Eversource coordination delays
• City Council voted 6–5 to merge Parks with Facilities; second vote pending
• Fall program registration open with 42 unique programs; winter swim team pending pool permit
• Farmers Market extended to October 8, 2026, with $1,600 in POP Club tokens and $1,850 in SNAP Match tokens distributed this season
• Loring Arena roof project underway; new Zamboni delivery pending FY26 capital program funding

Stapleton Elementary School Council

The Stapleton Elementary School Council is meeting for the first time in the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda includes introductions, PTO board elections, a review of the council's purpose, updates on the start of the school year, and discussion of the School Improvement Plan. The meeting is open for public comment at the start.

• PTO Board Elections
• Review School Council Purpose
• Beginning of the School Year Updates
• School Improvement Plan

School Committee Teaching and Learning Subcommittee

The Teaching and Learning Subcommittee will review School Improvement Plans from nine Framingham elementary schools, discuss subcommittee goals for 2026-2027, and approve minutes from January 12, 2026. The meeting is held remotely with public comment available via Zoom or phone.

• Review of School Improvement Plans for Barbieri, Brophy, Dunning, Harmony Grove, Hemenway, King, McCarthy, Potter Road, and Stapleton elementary schools
• Discussion on Subcommittee Goals for 2026-2027
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2026
• Public comment period

School Building Committee Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee

The Framingham School Building Committee’s Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss outreach opportunities, review website and outreach content, and set future meeting dates. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a brief new business slot.

School Building Committee Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee

The Framingham Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee is meeting virtually to approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss outreach opportunities, review outreach and website content, and plan future meeting dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from 8/27/26 meeting
• Update on outreach opportunities
• Review of outreach and website content
• Discussion of future meeting dates

Historic District Commission/ Historical Commission Joint Meeting

The Framingham Historical Commission and Historic District Commission will hold a joint meeting to review a demolition application for 125 Elm Street and discuss several informal items, including a bronze plaque proposal for baseball Hall of Famer Pie Traynor, a CPC application for the H.H. Richardson Depot, a memorial for the Framingham Heart Study, and preservation awards. The meeting is hybrid, in-person at the Memorial Building and via Zoom.

• Demolition review application for 125 Elm Street
• Informal discussion: Pie Traynor bronze plaque proposal
• Informal discussion: H.H. Richardson Depot CPC application
• Informal discussion: Framingham Heart Study memorial location
• Watch list includes Danforth Building, Dennison Boiler Building, 74 Concord Street/15 Park Street, and others

School Committee Teaching and Learning Subcommittee

The Teaching and Learning Subcommittee is meeting remotely to review School Improvement Plans from nine Framingham elementary schools, discuss subcommittee goals for 2026-2027, and approve minutes from January 12, 2026. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Review of School Improvement Plans for Barbieri, Brophy, Dunning, Harmony Grove, Hemenway, King, McCarthy, Potter Road, and Stapleton elementary schools
• Discussion on Subcommittee Goals for 2026-2027
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2026
• Public comment periods at beginning and end of meeting

Women, Children, and Families Commission

The commission will meet on September 8, 2026, to discuss the draft annual report and plan their booth presence at the upcoming Framingham Fest on October 4, 2026. The meeting is held via Zoom and is open to the public.

• Review draft Annual Report
• Discuss Framingham Fest booth/presence for October 4, 2026

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Planning Board

The Framingham Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on two mixed-use development applications: a 48-unit residential building at Concord and Kendall Streets, and a conversion of office space to residential at 1001 Worcester Road. The board will also discuss informal items including a potential modification at 63-75 Fountain Street and a preliminary overview of a project on Edmands Road.

• Continued hearing PB-03-26: 48-unit residential building at 101-105, 121 Concord St and 0, 54, 60, 80, 86 Kendall St
• Continued hearing PB-04-26: mixed-use conversion with 5 residential units at 1001 Worcester Road
• Approval Not Required (ANR) for 499 Central Street
• Informal discussion on 125 Elm Street related to PB-08-16 decision
• Preliminary overview of proposed project at 1061, 1065 Edmands Road

MRECC Board of Directors Joint Meeting with the MRECC Operations Committee and the MRECC Finance Committee

The Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center District's Board of Directors, Operations Committee, and Finance Advisory Committee will hold a joint virtual meeting. They will approve minutes from prior meetings and receive updates on building construction at 188 Concord St, Framingham, Chapter 149 bid status, FY27 development grant funding, grant reimbursements, and FY27 assessments. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes total, with 3 minutes per speaker.

• Building construction update at 188 Concord St, Framingham
• Chapter 149 bid status
• FY27 Development Grant Funding
• Grant reimbursements
• FY27 Assessments

MRECC Board of Directors Joint Meeting with the MRECC Operations Committee and the MRECC Finance Committee

The Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center (MRECC) Board of Directors, Operations Committee, and Finance Advisory Committee will hold a virtual joint meeting to approve recent minutes and receive updates on construction, grants, and assessments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April–August 2026 meetings
• Update on building construction at 188 Concord St, Framingham
• Status of Chapter 149 bids
• FY27 development grant funding and reimbursements
• FY27 assessments

Women, Children, and Families Commission

The Framingham Women, Children, and Families Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss their booth at Framingham Fest on October 4, 2026, and review a draft annual report. The meeting will also include public participation, approval of minutes from the August 3 meeting, and miscellaneous items. Small group break-outs are suspended until the October meeting.

• Discuss Framingham Fest booth/presence (Sunday, 10/4/26)
• Review draft Annual Report
• Approve minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, 10/5, at 7pm

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Framingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on seven cases, including two appeals by CSX Transportation and BP Trucking against building enforcement actions and fines at 480 Hollis Street. Other cases involve a lot coverage finding, a special permit for boarding animals, a variance for a two-family dwelling, and an appeal of a violation letter. The board will also accept minutes from its August 12 session.

• 26-16: CSX Transportation appeals enforcement action and fines at 480 Hollis Street
• 26-17: BP Trucking appeals cease and desist letter and fines at 480 Hollis Street
• 26-18: Albert Dominguez seeks finding for two-story addition at 52 South Street
• 26-19: Scott Shapiro seeks special permit for boarding animals at 26 A Street unit A
• 26-20: Evan Klein seeks variance and special permit for two-family at 240 Beaver Street