Politics

2011 Framingham Town Election Results

April 6th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In what was predicted to be a low turn-out election, and with approximately 12% to 13% of registered Framingham voters casting their votes in Tuesday’s election incumbents won the few contested races. ###      … [read more].

Framingham Town Election Today - Polls Open at 7:00AM

April 5th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA -The 2011 Annual Framingham Town Elections are being held today, Tuesday, April 5, 2011. *** All polls are open from 7:00am until 8:00pm. *** Complete information about polling places, (where to vote in Framingham), can be found here. If you’re not sure which precinct you live in, or where to vote — use the MA… [read more].

Framingham Taxpayers Association is Back

February 12th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA -The Framingham Taxpayers Association, or “FTPA” has been re-established and re-activated.  The organization which operates as a fiscal watchdog over “the interests of residential property taxpayers”, and “advocates for fiscally responsible and cost-effective town government”, is gearing up to counter any Proposition 2 1/2 tax override. Citing the fact that taxpayers must live within their… [read more].

Call For Candidate Position Papers

January 28th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Candidates for the upcoming 2011 Framingham Annual Town Election are invited to submit position papers including a brief bio and other info related to their candidacy which will be published in a special Election 2011 section of this website. While many candidates could write a short novel about any single issue they are passionate… [read more].

Framingham Town Election Info (2011)

January 26th, 2011

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The following contains information about running for Town Office, running for Town Meeting, as well as voter info, general candidate and election info and key dates related to the 2011 Framingham Town Election. Nomination papers for those planning to run for Town Offices in 2011 were available from the Town Clerk on November 29,… [read more].

Special Town Meeting Called for January

December 23rd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The town of Framingham will hold a Special Town Meeting, Wednesday January 12, 2011 for the purpose of voting on the following (4) Articles: Article #1 asks Town Meeting to vote to allow the transfer of handicap parking receipts to the Disability Commission. The article is sponsored by Town’s Chief Financial Officer, (CFO). Article… [read more].

Library Plans Moving Forward

December 14th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – I got my first library card at the Saxonville Branch Library when I was about 8 years old. That was in the late 1960’s. In 1988 the library was rededicated as the Christa McAuliffe Branch, after Christa, who grew up in Framingham, graduated from Marian High School in 1966 and from Framingham State College… [read more].

Framingham Save Our Schools Petition

November 30th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Herb Chasan, Framingham Precinct 4 Town Meeting Member, (and local home improvement contractor), is sending out an S.O.S — a “Save Our Schools” message. In September, Chasan, registered a domain name and put together a website, www.FraminghamSaveOurSchools.org which provides info about recent school budget cuts and prompts visitors to sign and online petition. The… [read more].

November 2, 2010 - Election Results

November 2nd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Below are the “unofficial” tallies of votes cast in Framingham for the November 2, 2010 Massachusetts State Election. These tallies are for Framingham only, the outcome of the majority of these races and the results of ballot initiatives depend on statewide election returns. The only race which was decided entirely by Framingham voter is… [read more].

6th Middlesex MA State Rep Debates

October 29th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – A debate between candidates vying to be the next State Representative for the 6th Middlesex District was held October 25, 2010. The debate brought together candidates Jim Pillsbury, (an Independent), Jim Rizoli, (also Independent), and Chris Walsh, a Democrat who beat out current State Rep. Pam Richardson, for the their party’s nomination in the… [read more].