This week on The Frame: we step back to review the year that was in Framingham. From the MBTA Communities Act discussion, ongoing school bus issues, unique stories that matter to your community and more local journalism, we wanted to showcase just some of the pieces we completed in 2024.

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

The Frame: 2024 Year in Review

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.

For more local news, visit theframe.news

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

Sisitsky and Epstein Face Off in Framingham Mayoral Debate | The Frame: October 2, 2025

This week on The Frame: officials learn the results of a recent audit on the local government’s DEI initiatives, a preview of the City Council election in District 4, and coverage from the first iteration of Framingham Fest .

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

For more local news, visit the frame.news

Intro: 0:00
DEI Audit: 0:06
District 4 City Council Election Preview: 2:37
Remembering Keith Cashman: 4:29
Upcoming Health and Wellness Fair: 5:00
Frame by Frame: 5:33

Framingham Officials Learn Results of DEI Audit | The Frame: October 9, 2025

This week on The Frame: Framingham education leaders analyze the latest set of the city’s MCAS scores, a spotlight on the District 8 City Council race, and local candidates who will be on the ballot this Election Day take part in a debate forum.

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

For more local news, visit the frame.news

Intro: 0:00
MCAS Scores : 0:06
District 8 City Council Election Preview: 2:22
Local Candidate Debate Forum/Election Registration Reminder: 3:22
One-Alarm House Fire Displaces Four: 5:06
Carol Getchell Trail Grant: 5:31
Upcoming Community Events: 5:58

Framingham MCAS Scores Show “Moderate Progress” | The Frame: October 16, 2025

This week on The Frame: City Council members consider adopting an opt-in sustainability code for new buildings, an overview of the Home Rule Charter question on local ballots in Framingham this fall, and a spotlight on Leandrinho Goiaba—the founder of Radio Insuperável and one of the most prominent members of the local Brazilian community.

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

For more local news, visit theframe.news

Intro: 0:00
Opt-In Building Code: 0:06
Charter Review Question: 2:27
City Clerk’s Office is Busy: 4:01
News You Can Use: 6:05
Frame by Frame: 7:05

Framingham Considers Building Sustainability Code | The Frame: October 23, 2025

This week on The Frame: renovation work at the new local community center continues as residents provide feedback and ideas through a survey, local candidates take part in a discussion forum related to sustainability and the environment, and a look into the Framingham History Center’s annual haunted trolley tour—along with the community’s connection to Halloween as we know it today.

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

For more local news, visit theframe.news

Intro: 0:00
Community Center Update: 0:06
Candidate Climate Forum: 3:23
Final Election Day Reminders: 4:44
Access Film Festival Returns: 5:23
FPS Official Arrested: 7:10
Local Sports Update: 7:39
Frame by Frame: 9:13

Updates on Framingham’s New Community Center Plan | The Frame: October 30, 2025

This week on The Frame: Framingham voters reelect Charlie Sisitsky as mayor, local food providers and nonprofits deal with increased demand amid SNAP uncertainty, and a preview of the second annual Access Film Festival.

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

For more local news, visit theframe.news

Intro: 0:00
Election Results: 0:06
SNAP Benefits and Food Insecurity: 4:15
South Side School Update: 6:48
High School Sports and FHS Marching Band: 9:00
Frame by Frame: 10:45

The Frame: 2024 Year in Review

The Frame: Framingham News in Focus

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