Call to Order
00:58Approval of Minutes
01:13Proclamation
01:57A joint proclamation of the Council and the Mayor recognizing the 325th anniversary of the First Parish Church of Framingham.
Public Participation
04:31Recommendations from the Appointments Subcommittee
08:43Recommendations on nominees for Framingham Historic District Commission (Order 2026-008-044a); Planning Board (Order 2026-008-045a); Community Development Committee (Order 2026-008-048a); Zoning Board of Appeals (Order 2026-008-049a); and Veterans Council (Order 2026-008-050a).
Order 2026-008-043a
10:39Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, are recommendation and vote upon the appointment of Eric Johnson as Director of the Department of Public Works.
Order 2026-008-046a
21:13Upon request of the Appointment Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote upon the reappointment of 3 members and appointment of 1 member to serve on the South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Committee (Keefe Tech) through June 30, 2029: Maria Martinez- D8 reappointment; Linda Fobes-D3 reappointment; William Phillips-D2 reappointment; Mahmood Akhtar-D3 appointment
Report of the Mayor
01:00:04Information Regarding Voting
01:14:25An informational update from City Clerk Ferguson regarding upcoming voting.
Presentation: Callahan Center Survey
01:40:49A presentation and report upon the recent University of Massachusetts-Boston/Callahan Center survey.
Information: Wayland DPW Abutter Notice
02:34:24Upon request of Councilor Feeney, information regarding the Town of Wayland Department of Public Works notification to abutters regarding remove, fill, dredge or alter an area subject to protection under Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act; 87 & 87A Stonebridge Road, 260 Old Connecticut Path, Portions of the Hultman and Weston Aqueduct Corridors.
Order 2026-088
02:39:38Upon request of the Council Financial Analyst, continued consideration and possible vote upon an amendment to the affordable rents policy.
Order 2026-093
02:46:25Upon request of the Finance Subcommittee, a recommendation and vote regarding the reauthorization of the Opioid Stabilization Fund.
Order 2026-095
02:49:05Upon request of the Licensing Coordinator, a vote upon a license for Junk Dealers and/or Antiques, Second-Hand Goods for Road Show Concepts, LLC DBA The Heartland Roadshow at 1657 Worcester Rd Framingham MA 01701 October 20- 24, 2026.
Order 2026-096
02:49:38Upon request of the Licensing Coordinator, a vote upon a Hawker/Peddler License for David Greenberg DBA Springers Wholesale Flowers 121 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701 November 16- December 25, 2026.
Order 2026-098
02:50:11Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of authorizing the Mayor to enter into, approve and execute a twenty-five (25) year agreement between the City of Framingham and a Solar Developer for Net Metering Credits.
Order 2026-099
02:50:27Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a supplemental budget appropriation to pay cost associated with extending trash and recyling pickup at certain condominimum parcels in the City through June 30, 2027.
Order 2026-100
02:50:34Upon request of the Chief Financial Officer, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee consideration of a supplemental budget appropriation to pay costs associated with operation of the Middlesex Emergency Communications Center for the period of July 1, 2026- June 30, 2027.
Order 2026-101
02:50:44Upon request of the Mayor, a referral to the Finance Subcommittee a presentation of a proposed development plan for Pearl Street Garage, 3 Pearl Street, Framingham by the Framingham Economic Development Corporation (FEDC), and proposed gift conveyance of Pearl Street Garage, 3 Pearl Street, Framingham to the FEDC by the City.
Report of the Council Chair
02:50:57Reports of Councilors
02:54:16