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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.

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.

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.

Update: Framingham District 2 School Committee Candidates’ Q&A

Elections

See answers to the District2Framingham.com questionnaire from challenger Lorena Tovar and incumbent David Gordon

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Last Farmers Market of the Season Thursday!

Events

This is the Framingham Farmers Market last week of 2025, 3 to 6 pm at Framingham Centre Common. See a table of vendors who will be there.

CANDIDATE FORUMS, CITY COUNCIL & SCHOOL COMMITTEE, Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Edwards Church, Framingham

City Council and School Committee Candidate Forums Thursday in Saxonville

Elections

Events

Access Framingham is hosting the event at Edwards Church

Framingham Day Festival Saturday; Repair Cafe Sunday

Events

Framingham FEST, sponsored by the city’s 325th celebration committee, is from 11 am to 3 pm at Framingham Centre Common.

Library Card Day, Sept. 27, 2-4pm, McAuliffe Branch, All Ages

‘Library Card Day’ at McAuliffe Library Sept. 27

McAuliffe Library

Get a new card or just find out what your existing library card offers you

Good Neighbor Day Celebrations and Mayoral Debate This Weekend

Elections

Events

The 2nd annual ‘Find Your People’ fair is tomorrow; mayoral debate is Sunday. Both are downtown. Plus good neighbor events nearby in Wayland & Sudbury.

Portion of Edgell Road to be Closed Sept 25 & 26 7am-5pm

Traffic

UPDATE: Sept 26 & 29

Promotional poster with info about the fair

MetroWest Humane Society Craft Fair Sept. 20

Events

The 18th annual fair is 10 am to 4 pm Saturday on the Framingham Centre Common

Lorena Tovar, David Gordon Advance in School Committee Preliminary Election

Elections

In a low-turnout election, Tovar finished first and incumbent Gordon was second.

District 2 Preliminary Election Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept. 16

Elections

Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. New: Links to candidate video statements

5K Fun (Downtown)

Events

Recreation

Weekly 5K ‘parkruns’ are launching this Saturday. Plus, Jack’s Abby 5K for United Way on Sept. 20.

Photo of the ballot drop box slot saying push and info that this is for District 2 preliminary ballots in precincts 25, 26, and 27 only

Tomorrow Tuesday 9/9 is Last Day to Request Preliminary Election Vote-by-Mail Ballot

Elections

You can request a mail-in ballot for the November local election at the same time.

Bakery Fest Sunday 9/7 at Framingham High School

Events

The event from 11 am to 4 pm is free to attend

Happening Tomorrow: Farmers Market, ‘Forever Chemicals’ Lecture

Events

Weekly farmers markets continue through Oct. 9; Lifelong Learning Lectures resume

image of part of a sample ballot for the District 2 preliminary election

Q&A with District 2 School Committee Challengers Lorena Tovar and Luther Evans

Elections

Read how candidates Lorena Tovar and Luther Evans responded to the District2Framingham.com Preliminary Election questionnaire

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Framingham Public Schools - and School Traffic - Start Tomorrow

Traffic

Here’s a list of school hours in and near the neighborhood.

Welcome to Saxonville sign

Free ‘Discover Saxonville’ Walking Tours Sept. 13

Events

Saxonville

Friends of Saxonville will lead two 90-minute walking tours in the village. Registration required.

GARDEN SERIES: COMMON GARDEN PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS, August 15 | MCAULIFFE BRANCH | 3:00PM

Troubleshoot Your Garden

Events

McAuliffe Library

Tips on solving common gardening problems at McAuliffe Library

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Bakery Fest of Framingham Planned for Sept. 7

Eateries

Events

More than 30 local bakeries and food trucks are expected at the event, scheduled for 11 am to 4 pm at Framingham High School

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Paving Detours on Brook Street and Edgebrook Road Thurs & Fri

Traffic

Work is scheduled between 7 am and 5 pm, weather permitting

Mike Fritz Quartet plays at last night's jazz concert outside the McAuliffe Library

3 August Jazz Concerts at McAuliffe Branch Library this Summer

Concerts

Events

McAuliffe Library

Nobscot

The Thursday night outdoor performances start at 7 pm

2025 Election Calendar: City Preliminary (if necessary) – Election Date: September 16, 2025, Polling Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Registration Deadline: September 6, 2025. City Election – Election Date: November 4, 2025, Polling Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Registration Deadline: October 25, 2025.

District 2 Poised to Have Sole Sept. Preliminary Election

Elections

Government & Politics

School Committee

We’re also the only district with contested election for both City Council and School Committee.

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