This week on The Frame: local officials go back to the drawing board in regards to potential downtown CB district reductions, a local healthcare center introduces a new, AI-driven MRI machine, and a highlight on one of the winners of this year’s Senior Heroes Awards.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Framingham Officials Restart Zoning Plan | The Frame: June 5, 2025

This week on The Frame: the City Council passes an annual operating budget totaling nearly $383 million, local incumbents and challengers begin to pull papers ahead of November’s municipal election, and a look at the inaugural Bay State Motor Festival—and how the community connects to America’s automotive legacy.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Framingham Finalizes $383M Annual Budget | The Frame: June 12, 2025

This week on The Frame: police, fire, and emergency dispatch officials provide updates to the City Council, local residents take part in the No Kings protests, and a spotlight on a historic statue in Framingham —and how it speaks to the city’s place in the history of the American Revolution.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Framingham Residents Take Part in “No Kings” Protests | The Frame: June 19, 2025

This week on The Frame: Nobscot neighbors share their thoughts on another development idea at the intersection of Edgell Road and Edmands Road, the owners of Shoppers World inform the City Council about a mixed-use development plan, and local business owners speak about the potential impacts of tariffs on Brazilian imports.

All of that week on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Owners of Framingham's Shoppers World Show Redevelopment Plan | The Frame: July 17, 2025

This week on The Frame: City Council members hear updates on numerous building plans in downtown Framingham, Geoff Epstein officially launches his mayoral campaign, and the United Way of Tri-County hosts their annual golf tournament.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Intro: 0:00
Downtown Campus Update: 0:34
Tragedy at Learned Pond: 2:51
Epstein Launches Mayoral Campaign: 3:51 
Library Database Cuts: 4:52
Frame by Frame Previews: 6:52

Updates on Downtown Framingham Building Projects | The Frame: July 24, 2025

This week on The Frame: city leaders consider how to move forward with the plan to develop an accessible dock at Waushakum Pond as $75,000 could be added to the project’s budget, municipal officials seek feedback from residents in their efforts to develop more electric vehicle charging stations, and our quest to find out the best, most cost-effective way to get from Framingham to Logan International Airport in Boston.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Intro: 0:00
Waushakum Dock Update: 0:35
Local EV Charging Stations: 2:11
Free Medical Clinic: 4:22
Upcoming Road Work: 5:02
Frame by Frame: 6:14

Framingham Officials Discuss Plan for Waushakum Dock | The Frame: July 31, 2025

This week on The Frame: a bill that would ban phone usage in public schools is approved by the State Senate, plans to celebrate Framingham Fest in October are underway, and a look at Tasty Harvests: a staple of gardening education within the community.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Intro: 0:00
School Phone Ban Bill: 0:32
Framingham Fest: 2:11
Splash Pad Feedback: 3:40
MetroWest Nonprofit Network: 4:26
Affordability Project Preview: 5:28
Frame by Frame: 6:29

Mass. Senate Approves Bill to Ban Use of Phones in Public Schools | The Frame: August 7, 2025

This week on The Frame: tips on how to reduce the risk of West Nile virus after a positive mosquito sample was detected in the city, the Community Preservation Committee recommends additional funding for the Waushakum dock project, and a deep dive into the challenges related to the cost of living in the MetroWest region and what local leaders are doing to find solutions.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Intro 0:00
West Nile Sample: 0:39
Waushakum Dock Update: 2:26
Box Art Project: 4:33
Upcoming Local Events: 5:16
Frame by Frame: 6:35

Positive West Nile Mosquito Sample Reported in Framingham | The Frame: August 14, 2025

This week on The Frame: local leaders continue efforts to install additional on-street electric vehicle charging stations, a preview of September 16’s preliminary election for the District 2 seat on the School Committee, and a dive into the history of the Maridor supper club along with the legendary musicians who made their way through it.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

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Intro: 0:00
EV Charging Stations: 0:45
D2 School Committee: 2:47
Memorial Building Renovations: 5:23
Frame By Frame: 6:49

Framingham Explores Ideas for EV Charging Stations | The Frame: August 28, 2025

This week on The Frame: MetroWest Medical Center announces a new maternity ward plan, details on the upcoming preliminary School Committee election in District 2, and a look at harm reduction work being done locally to combat the opioid epidemic.

All of that on The Frame: Framingham News in Focus.

For more local news, visit theframe.news.

Intro: 0:00
Framingham Union Hospital Maternity Ward: 0:42
Syringe Service Programs: 3:08
City Councilor Takes Hiatus: 5:02
D2 School Committee Preliminary Election: 5:32
Upcoming Local Events: 7:10
Frame By Frame: 8:46

Owners of Framingham's Shoppers World Show Redevelopment Plan | The Frame: July 17, 2025

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