Zoning by Design, Sisitsky’s push to satisify MBTA state-requirements, gentrifying DTF, but ensuring local aid continues.

When a small city adds 4000 apartments downtown, it typically experiences significant changes such as increased population density, which can boost local businesses and lead to the development of new amenities and infrastructure, including improved public transportation, parks, and cultural venues; however, this growth might also strain existing resources, potentially causing traffic congestion, increased demand

UPDATED: Application for Demolition by Ken’s Steak House & Historical Documentation

UPDATE: On June 12, 2024, by a vote of 6-1 in favor, the Framingham Historical Commission voted that Ken’s Steak House was not a building of historical significance, and therefore the city was cleared to issue Ken’s a demolition permit. Ken’s made it clear that their intent is to remain on the site, but their

FOIA DUMP: City Monies owed to People & Companies

This is a list of: uncashed checks, refunds, overpayments, and duplicate payments that remain owed to non-individuals (e.g., businesses) and are currently held in accounts managed by the City of Framingham. If you know any of the people on this list, let them know that they have money to collect from the city. We left it in date order, as

Falsified Application Hearing: EZ Approval Auto Sales & Leasing

The discussion of possible revocation of Class II License – Invalid Business Address,Falsifying Renewal Application – EZ Approval Auto Sales & Leasing, LLC, 945 ConcordStreet, Suite 137, is scheduled to take place during the June 3rd Board of License Commissioners meeting that can be accessed at 7PM via the Zoom link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85159882251?pwd=va9ja8pp19ENqft_DiSdUPTxopqcQ.5qYx2esO2er1EYq9Passcode: 659340

Our idiotic ‘leadership’: They want to buy a building for $1,500,000, which they have assessed to be worth $1,205,800!!!

Tonight, May 21st, the city administration will be asking the city council to allocate $1,500,000 in order to buy 196-200 Concord Street, a property owned by and currently housing the Framingham Municipal Credit Union, doing business as Metrowest Credit Union. They are seeking that amount for just the purchase price, and claim ‘negotiations not to

Framingham’s Double Pole Locations – The list the ‘Double Pole Task Force’ & City told you doesn’t exist

The term “double pole” refers to the situation when a replacement utility pole is built alongside the pole to be replaced for the purpose of transferring the electric, telephone, cable, or other wires from one pole to the other. Over time, utility poles in your community may require replacement because of: In Framingham, most of our double poles