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.

For more local news, visit www.theframe.news.

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.

For more local news, visit theframe.news.

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.

For more local news, visit www.theframe.news.

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.

For more local news, visit theframe.news.

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.

For more local news, visit theframe.news.

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

New Framingham Union Hospital Nursery Plan is Announced | The Frame: September 4, 2025

This week on The Frame: local leaders assess the cost of hosting the Boston Marathon each year, a preview of the District 3 City Council election in November, and a spotlight on Circle of Hope and the resources they provide to those facing housing insecurity—including students at Framingham High School.

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

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Boston Marathon Costs: 0:00
Human West Nile Case: 2:10
District 3 City Council Election Preview: 3:19
Employment Options Tour: 5:01
Frame by Frame: 5:45

Framingham Officials Analyze Boston Marathon Costs | The Frame: September 11, 2025

This week on The Frame: Lorena Tovar and David Gordon advance in the race for the District 2 School Committee seat, protesters speak out against a $360 million plan to renovate MCI-Framingham, and a spotlight on the new parkrun 5K events at Farm Pond.

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

For more local news, visit theframe.news

D2 School Committee Preliminary Results: 0:00
D2 City Council Preview: 1:16
Mayoral Debate Forum: 2:25
MCI-Framingham Protest: 3:21
FEC-TV Game of the Week: 5:34
Frame by Frame: 6:34

Tovar, Gordon Advance in Framingham School Committee Preliminary Race | The Frame: September 18, 2025

This week on The Frame: MetroWest Medical Center is set to benefit from up to $10 million in state assistance, a preview of the District 6 School Committee election, and a look at what was unveiled from a time capsule—which was buried in Framingham 25 years ago.

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

For more local news, visit the frame.news

Intro: 0:00
MetroWest Medical Center’s State Aid: 0:07
D6 School Committee Election Preview: 1:35
Upcoming Mayoral and Candidate Forums: 2:39
City Council Special Permitting Authority: 3:33
Framingham Public Schools ICE Update: 4:58
Framingham Fest: 6:20
Frame by Frame: 6:45

MetroWest Medical Center Could Receive $10M in State Aid | The Frame: September 25, 2025

This week on The Frame: Mayoral candidates Charlie Sisitsky and Geoff Epstein take part in a debate, local leaders commemorate the Greater Framingham Community Church’s food insecurity program, and a look at a new local curbside composting program.

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

For more local news, visit the frame.news

Intro: 0:00
Mayoral Debate: 0:07
GFCC Food Insecurity: 7:07
Water Flushing Program Begins: 8:04
Frame by Frame: 8:39

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

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