Latest Posts – Framingham District 2

More Details on This Weekend’s Holiday Pop-Up Market at Saxonville Mills

Events

Holidays

Info from sponsor The Mill Contempoary Art

Nov 7, 2025

The Mill Contemporary Art

On-Street Parking and a Bike Lane Coming to Part of Danforth Street

Saxonville

Traffic

The changes, backed by Friends of Saxonville and District 2 City Councilor Brandon Ward, aim to provide parking for Saxonville businesses, the Carol Getchell Trail, and a nearby park as well as safer neighborhood cycling.

Nov 6, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Bruce Freeman Trail Informational Meeting Monday

Events

Trails

Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail are hosting the session on the planned Framingham extension

Nov 6, 2025

Thanks to All Our District 2 Candidates

Elections

Government & Politics

We are fortunate to have neighbors who believe in public service

Nov 5, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Ward Wins District 2 City Council; Tovar Wins D2 School Committee

Brandon Ward

Elections

Government & Politics

Mayor Sisitsky also won re-election tonight, and the ballot question to update the City Charter received overwhelming approval.

Nov 4, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Framingham Election Updates

Elections

Pre- Election Day and Election Day info as I get it, via my posts on Bluesky embedded here. Will include info on other contested races in addition to District 2 and city-wide when I find it.

Nov 4, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Map showing precincts won by Sisitsky and Epstein

Framingham 2025 Election Results

Elections

Government & Politics

See complete results for all the contested city races including interactive tables and precinct maps! Plus turnout data! All results unofficial from the City Clerk’s office.

Nov 4, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Holiday Pop-Up Market This Weekend at Saxonville Mills

Events

Holidays

Saxonville

More than 50 local artisans are expected Nov. 8-9

Nov 3, 2025

Screen shot showing tabls for various local races, District 2 City Council highlighted, with 0 of 3 precincts reporting and tabs there for Table and Map, showing no results in yet.

Where to Get Framingham Election Results 2025

Elections

Government & Politics

Info on where to see results from the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 election - both my interactive tables & maps for all contested races, and the City Clerk’s website. Please tell me if you know others!

Nov 2, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Free Kona Ice for Halloween 🎃 on Henderson Circle in Partnership with Daniel’s Table

The Kona truck will be handing out free Kona Ice to trick-or-treaters from 6 to 8 pm, and seeking donations to Daniel’s Table from those who are able

Oct 30, 2025

Events, Holidays

District 2 Councilor Ward Hosting a ‘Campaign Convo’ Saturday

The event is 9 to 10 am Nov. 1 at Shillman House

Oct 30, 2025

Elections, Events, Brandon Ward

Poster image for Fright Night at McAuliffe Library

Halloween-Themed Events at McAuliffe Library & Elsewhere

Events

Holidays

McAuliffe Library

Fright Night, Bath Bombs and more

Oct 28, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Free Flute Concert Saturday

Concerts

Events

The Flutes de Lux Ensemble will be at First Parish Church

Oct 26, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Sign with text: A NIGHTMARE OFF ELM STREET BACKYARD WALK THROUGH OPEN FRI - SAT, OCTOBER 24, 25 FRI - SAT, OCTOBER 31, NOV 1 6 - 9 PM

Fun Events This Weekend

Events

Holidays

Halloween-themed happenings include the annual ‘Nightmare Off Elm Street’ in Pinefield and Framingham History Center’s Haunted Trolley Tours. Plus, some general autumn festivities

Oct 22, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Your Framingham Election Guide 2025 (Unofficial)

Elections

Government & Politics

Find out about candidates, the ballot question, where and how to vote, and how to check your registration (and where to register if you need to). This guide will give you links to all the info you need! Election Day is Nov. 4.

Oct 21, 2025

Sharon Machlis

Oktoberfest at Hanson’s Farm This Weekend

Events

Food and beverage tents, hayrides, corn maze, sunflower field and more. Open Saturday & Sunday this weekend and next.

Oct 18, 2025

‘Day of Spirit’ This Saturday in Saxonville

Events

Saxonville

The Open Spirit Center’s annual event features an intergenerational cross-cultural dialog, workshops, and a restorative sound bath

Oct 17, 2025

Events, Saxonville

Q&A: District 2 City Councilor Brandon Ward 2025

Brandon Ward

City Council

Elections

Government & Politics

Ward says he brings ‘the right set of experiences, temperament, and values to continue to move Framingham forward.’ He wants to continue being ‘a strong advocate when it comes to constituent concerns, and to complete a number of important projects that I see as imperative for our district.’ Election Day is Tuesday, November 4.

Oct 16, 2025

Q&A District 2 City Council Candidate Carol Spack

City Council

Elections

Government & Politics

Spack says she is running because she believes in public service, sees ‘a need to improve how our city government sees, hears and listens to the residents of District 2,’ and feels the area has been ‘shortchanged.’ Election Day is Tuesday, November 4.

Oct 16, 2025

Screen shot from the debate video of both candidates and the moderator at the debate

Watch the 20-Minute District 2 City Council Debate!

City Council

Elections

The video is worth a look before casting your vote. Plus, I hope to publish Q&A results from Framingham City Councilor Brandon Ward and challenger Carol Spack, a former Planning Board chair, this week.

Oct 13, 2025

Sharon Machlis