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Framingham City Council Approves FEDC Development Plan, Delays Clarks Hill Zoning Vote

Framingham City Council unanimously approved the Framingham Economic Development Corporation's first Priority Development Areas plan, targeting five city sites for redevelopment, while deferring a vote on the long-pending Clarks Hill zoning amendment over a procedural dispute.

Burlington Board of Health approves 188-unit Middlesex Turnpike housing project unanimously

FRAMINGHAM — May 12, 2026 — Burlington Board of Health unanimously approves 188-unit housing project on Middlesex Turnpike. The board voted to approve the site plan and special permit application from the Nordblum Company to redevelop 129 and 131 Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington's MBTA overlay district, replacing two aging

Framingham Planning Board Continues Music School Hearing Over Traffic Concerns

Framingham Planning Board continues music school application over traffic concerns, adopts fee increases.

Lowell School Committee Cuts $400,000 to Restore Three Student Support Specialists

Lowell School Committee votes 7-0 to cut $400,000 and restore three student support specialists after a dispute over what the body actually approved at its prior meeting.

Framingham City Council Rejects $401.8 Million FY2027 Budget on 9-1 Vote

Framingham City Council votes 9-1 to reject mayor's $401.8 million FY2027 budget.

Framingham City Council Votes 10-0 to Seize Downtown Parcel for Parking Garage

Framingham City Council votes 10-0 to seize Franklin Street parcel for downtown parking garage.

Planning Board Unanimously Backs Transfer of Development Rights Bylaw Fixes

Framingham Planning Board votes 3-0 to recommend passage of TDR bylaw fixes at Special Town Meeting.

Planning Board Unanimously Backs Transfer of Development Rights Bylaw Fixes

Framingham Planning Board votes 3-0 to recommend passage of TDR bylaw fixes at Special Town Meeting.

Framingham Selectmen Unanimously Back State Education Funding Bill Senate 223

Framingham Board of Selectmen votes 3-0 to back Senate Bill 223 on education funding, citing $18.2 million in special education costs.

Framingham Selectmen Unanimously Back State Education Funding Bill Senate 223

Framingham Board of Selectmen votes 3-0 to back Senate Bill 223 on education funding, citing $18.2 million in special education costs.

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