Framingham, MA

Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee

Framingham Public Library Long Range Planning Committee

Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee

The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee is meeting via Zoom to approve previous minutes, hear reports from member commissions, and hold two 45-minute special items: a Greenway Study and Event Planning. Public participation is limited to 2 minutes per person.

• Greenway Study (45 min discussion)
• Event Planning (45 min discussion)
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Reports from Conservation, Disability, Parks & Recreation, and Traffic Commission members

Framingham Public Library Long Range Planning Committee

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

SIFOC

The Strategic Initiatives and Financial Oversight Committee (SIFOC) will discuss the development of a city dashboard to track strategic priorities and metrics. Members are currently identifying key areas for measurement, with Todd Pare tasked to collect responses and Sean Silk contacting the CFO and PIO for departmental data. The agenda also includes approval of the August 5, 2026 minutes and public participation.

• Discussion of SIFOC dashboard including strategic priorities and metrics
• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2026 meeting

City Council-Finance Subcommittee

City Council Finance Subcommittee-Executive Session

SIFOC

City Council-Finance Subcommittee

The City Council Finance Subcommittee will hold an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Temescal Wellness of Massachusetts, LLC v. City of Framingham. In open session, the committee will review draft minutes from July 28 and August 11, 2026. The primary public agenda items involve continued discussions with the Administration on staffing and maintenance for Mary Dennison Park, solid waste management policies including community collection, water and sewer bill collection, and the City vehicle fleet.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Temescal Wellness of Massachusetts, LLC v. City of Framingham
• Discussion on staffing and maintenance of Mary Dennison Park
• Discussion on solid waste management policies, including community collection
• Discussion on water and sewer bill collection
• Continued discussion on City Vehicle Fleet

School Committee Executive Session

School Committee

City Council Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee

The Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee will review Order 2026-087, which refers a request to develop an ordinance banning surveillance technology in the City of Framingham. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from July 1, 2026, and notes that minutes for July 6, July 13, and August 17 are pending.

• Order 2026-087: Referral to develop an ordinance to ban surveillance technology in the City of Framingham
• Approval of draft minutes from July 1, 2026

School Committee

School Committee Executive Session

City Council

City Council Finance Subcommittee-Executive Session

City Council Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee

Keefe Technical High School Committee

The South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and review reports on school opening and admissions. The committee will consider a bid for an owner's project manager for the MSBA feasibility study and review non-salary financial expenditures. Additionally, the body will discuss a grant to expand free workforce training at Keefe Tech.

• Bid for Owner’s Project Manager for MSBA Feasibility Study
• Non-Salary Financial Expenditure Report
• Keefe Tech Grant to Expand Free Workforce Training
• Update on Opening of School
• Admissions Update

Youth Council

School Building Committee

Youth Council

School Building Committee

School Building Committee Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee

The Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee is meeting virtually to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss outreach opportunities, and review draft outreach content. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from 7/1/26 and 7/29/26 meetings
• Update on outreach opportunities
• Review of draft outreach content
• Discussion of future meeting dates

School Building Committee Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee

The Hemenway School Communications Subcommittee will meet virtually to approve prior meeting minutes, discuss outreach opportunities, and review draft outreach content. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from 7/1/26 and 7/29/26 meetings
• Update on outreach opportunities
• Review of draft outreach content
• Discussion of future meeting dates

Fair Housing Committee

Fair Housing Committee

Sustainability Committee

The Framingham Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss a range of sustainability initiatives, including a Pay-As-You-Throw trash system, plastic bans for public events, and mandatory recycling of plastics. The agenda includes updates from the Sustainability Coordinator on the decarbonization plan, art exhibit, community outreach, and geothermal pilot expansion. The committee will also review its annual letter and goals, and consider a plastics research item.

• Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) system for trash collection
• Plastic ban for public events via permit requirements
• Mandatory plastic recycling for businesses
• Elimination of plastic and Styrofoam take-out containers
• Geothermal pilot expansion community meetings on September 12 and 17

Traffic Commission

The Framingham Traffic Commission will hold public hearings on traffic safety improvements for Winter Street, Howard Street at Grant Street, and Cochituate Road at Beacon Street. They will also review a traffic change petition for 1202 Concord Street and discuss open items. The Winter Street discussion includes data showing speeds consistently above the posted limits and a crash summary.

• Winter Street speed and safety discussion with data showing average speeds 33 mph (north section, 25 mph limit) and 37 mph (south section, 35 mph limit)
• Howard Street at Grant Street all-way stop discussion
• Cochituate Road at Beacon Street left turn lane discussion
• Traffic change petition for 1202 Concord Street - safety
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026

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

Traffic Commission

The Framingham Traffic Commission will hold public hearings on traffic safety improvements for Winter Street, Howard Street at Grant Street, and Cochituate Road at Beacon Street. They will also consider a traffic change petition for 1202 Concord Street and review open items and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Winter Street speed and safety review: data shows average speeds 33-37 mph, exceeding posted limits of 25 and 35 mph
• Howard Street at Grant Street: all-way stop consideration
• Cochituate Road at Beacon Street: left turn lane discussion
• Traffic change petition for 1202 Concord Street (safety)
• Approval of June 23, 2026 minutes

Sustainability Committee

The Framingham Sustainability Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review its annual goals and receive updates on the decarbonization plan and geothermal pilot expansion. The agenda includes a detailed discussion of five specific waste management proposals, ranging from a pay-as-you-throw system to banning single-use plastics at public events. No final votes on these items are scheduled, as the agenda lists them as topics for review and research.

• Review of a Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) trash collection system where households pay for bags instead of a flat fee
• Proposal to require waste plans, including reusable or compostable dishware, for public event permits
• Discussion of prohibiting restaurants from providing utensils, straws, or condiments without a customer request
• Consideration of expanding state mandatory recycling rules to include plastic for businesses
• Proposal to eliminate plastic and Styrofoam take-out containers, potentially starting with a voluntary highlight program for compostable options

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Framingham Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on seven cases, including appeals of enforcement actions and fines, special permits, and variances. 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 exceeding lot coverage at 52 South Street
• 26-19: Scott Shapiro requests special permit for boarding animals at 26 A Street unit A
• 26-20: Evan Klein seeks variance from lot width and special permit for two-family at 240 Beaver Street

Disability Commission

The Framingham Disability Commission is meeting to discuss accessibility-related items, including updates on several Architectural Access Board (AAB) variance requests and complaints, a treasurer's report, and subcommittee check-ins. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from liaisons. The meeting is a regular business meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Treasurer's report: $246,884.52 available in Handicap Fine Account; $6,600 in HP ticket revenue for July
• AAB variance updates for 105 Irving St, 369-371 Grant St (Cintolo Market), 1622 Worcester Rd, 615 Concord St
• Beach wheelchair and accessibility updates for Waushakum Beach and Learned Park and Beach
• ADA Day subcommittee check-in and liaison reports (school, police, community center)
• Donated picnic table update and Farmer's Market invite

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is meeting to review Urban Agriculture Week, discuss a possible MGL Chapter 40 Section 8L ordinance, and consider farms and water issues. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting and public participation. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 3, 2026 meeting
• Urban Agriculture Week review
• MGL Chapter 40 Section 8L ordinance discussion
• Farms and water discussion
• Public participation period