City Council 8-19-25

Open Agenda

Call to Order 00:00:56


Public Participation 00:01:05


Citation: Boys 7/8 Framingham United Soccer Team 00:05:13

A citation recognizing the Boys 7/8 Framingham United Soccer team upon its win in the Division I Massachusetts Tournament of Champions.


Report of the Mayor 00:08:56


Order 2025-040 00:22:56

A public hearing to consider the creation of a Traffic Department in accordance with the Framingham Home Rule Charter, Article V, Section 1 involving the adoption of an Ordinance that codifies the Departments organization, and the adoption of changes to the City's personnel classification plan to create or modify the necessary position. Continued from the 6/3/25 Council Meeting.


Order 2025-027-001 00:47:11

A public hearing, upon request of the Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote upon the consideration of proposed amendments to the Demolition Delay Ordinance. SECOND READING


Order 2025-006-002 01:08:31

A public hearing to review and vote upon proposed amendments drafted by Solicitor Fallon, at the request of the Council, to the City of Framingham Zoning Codes, to add the City Council as a Special Permit Granting Authority for multifamily, mixed-use buildings, mixed- use complexes, assisted living facilities, neighborhood cluster developments and open space cluster developments for construction of building, buildings or structures having a total gross floor area of 75,000 or more square feet, as follows: (See agenda for full text of amendments)


Discussion with Keefe Tech 02:02:17

A discussion with the Administration, Keefe Tech Superintendent Evans and members of the Keefe Tech School Committee, regarding concerns for the recently proposed method of financing for the feasibility study of a new building for Keefe Tech.


Presentation by Mass. Dept. of Energy 02:32:41

Upon request of the Environment and Sustainability Subcommittee, an informational presentation by Dillan Patel, Massachusetts Department of Energy, regarding the Opt- In Specialized Building Code.


Discussion with Water & Sewer Dept. 02:54:32

A discussion with Robert Lewis, Director of Public Works, regarding the Water & Sewer department's operations and rates.


Discussion on Needle Exchange Program 03:26:02

(Continued to September 2, 2025)


Presentation by Composting Task Force 03:26:21


Order 2025-060 03:38:22

Upon request of the Traffic Commission, consider four changes to the Framingham Traffic, Parking and Transportation Regulations: School Zones on A Street and Lawrence Street and Accessible Parking and Odd Even Parking Change on Coburn Street.


Order 2025-049 03:41:50

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of Collective Bargaining Agreement with 1156 Department of Public Works.


Order 2025-055 03:42:00

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a transfer and appropriation of stabilization funds for the Mary Dennison project.


Order 2025-028-002 03:42:10

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee the matter regarding a reduction in the FY26 Keefe Tech Budget.


Order 2025-056 03:42:21

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an appropriation of opioid stabilization funds for the Opioid Task Force FY26 budget


Order 2025-057 03:42:34

Upon request of the Community Preservation Committee, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration for project CPA26-001, Accessible Dock at Waushakum Beach.


Order 2025-058 03:42:46

Upon the request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of an extension to the existing contract for auditing services to include FY2025.


Order 2025-059 03:42:58

Upon the request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a Transfer Request for Treasurer’s budget.


Order 2025-061 03:43:05

Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee, acceptance of Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant under the Recycling Dividend Program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and further appropriate said grant funds for the purposes of the continuation of, and improvements to, the recycling program of the City.


Order 2025-008-045 03:43:27

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of appointment Steve Kiviat-D2 to serve on the Council on Aging through June 30, 2026.


Order 2025-008-046 03:43:52

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of appointment of Ash Nemiccolo-D7 to serve on the Cultural Council through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-047 03:44:02

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of reappointment of Tyler Terrasi-D4 and Sheryl Goldstein-D3 to serve on the Disability Commission through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-048 03:44:19

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of the reappointment of Thomas Schuetz-D6 and Lewis Colten-D1 to serve on the Framingham Historic Commission through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-049 03:44:32

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee consideration of the reappointment of four members to the Historic District Commission: James Kubat-D5 though June 30, 2028; Andrew Habermehl-D6 through June 30, 2026; Paul Silva-D3 through June 30, 2026; Paul Charboneau- D6 through June 30, 2026


Order 2025-008-050 03:44:59

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Michelle Burns-D2 to serve on the Keefe Tech School Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-051 03:45:12

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Tony Tolson-D3 to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-052 03:45:25

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Mike Bower-D2 and Jeff Rouse-D3 to serve on the Team Framingham Steering Committee through June 30, 2028.


Order 2025-008-053 03:45:43

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of three members to serve on the Veterans Council through June 30, 2028: Bob Downing-D4; William Blumsack-D3; Nick Paganella-D4


Order 2025-008-054 03:45:59

Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Appointment Subcommittee, consideration of the reappointment of Leonard Levy-D3 to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals through June 30, 2028.


Acknowledgement & Review of Executive Session Minutes 03:46:28


Approval of Open Session Minutes 03:47:47