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1) Naming of Callahan Center multipurpose room for Mark Goldman — Approved (roll call). Motion: Approve mayor's request to name the multipurpose room in honor of Mark Goldman. Vote recorded as 11‑0. Notes: Administration to coordinate signage and dedication with Friends of the Callahan Center.

2) Traffic/parking regulation — Hollis Street (AutoBright area) — Approved (roll call). Motion: Adopt Traffic Commission recommendation to prohibit parking on west side of Hollis Street between Boris Way and Claflin Street. Vote recorded as unanimous by roll call (11‑0). Notes: Public Works to install signs; Police to enforce.

3) Financial analyst appointment — Deferred (tabled to April 1). Motion: Table selection of financial analyst and resume consideration to April 1 to allow finance committee review and clarification of hiring freeze. Vote recorded in meeting as 9 in favor, 2 opposed (9‑2). Notes: Finance subcommittee to review the hiring freeze and report back.

4) Second‑hand/junk license — National Rarities LLC, 92 Worcester Road — Approved. Motion: Approve license as presented. Vote recorded as 9‑0 (two councilors not present for that vote).

5) Submission of MSBA statements of interest — Brophy and Potter roof repairs — Approved. Motion: Authorize superintendent to submit statements of interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for roof repair work. Vote recorded as unanimous by roll call (11‑0). Notes: If accepted, MSBA reimbursement could reduce net local cost.

6) CIP amendment / Juniper Hill roof addition — First reading approved. Motion: Amend FY26 CIP to add Juniper Hill roof to previously approved roof replacements for Brophy and Potter. First reading passed; final appropriation will follow the usual two‑reading process; recorded 11‑0 on first reading.

7) Establish special fund for 320th celebration committee (chapter 44 §53E½ style special fund) — Approved. Motion: Create a special fund for receipts and expenditures tied to the city's 320th celebration. Vote recorded by roll call as approved.

8) Several administrative referrals and appointments — Referred/approved as listed on the agenda: appointments to cultural council and police advisory committee referred to appointment subcommittee; zoning amendment referral to planning board scheduled with public hearing April 1.

The council also approved routine minutes and other noncontroversial items as distributed. Most votes were by roll call and are recorded in the meeting minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Framingham City Council 3-18-25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of roll‑call and recorded actions at the March 24 council meeting, including facility naming, traffic regulation, school roof approvals, a special fund and referrals. Several items were approved; the council tabled the financial analyst appointment to April 1.","taxTitle","Framingham City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",12558,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6116486,"Council approves no‑parking zone on Hollis Street near AutoBright after business and safety complaints",474,4106000,4580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356&start=4106&end=4580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356/thumbnail_4106000.jpg","/articles/6116486/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Council-approves-noparking-zone-on-Hollis-Street-near-AutoBright-after-business-and-safety-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116486-7fab435cfa2c5173a83bc9300088efd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770403762&Signature=cOTw3k9ugcAOFaPyS-ikU7skgC4ukfGFaha9bL7UNIQLXwQjolZpKzVxW2r6FEYighwI-2ICMhDfC6oT2lgpKfBTm1gB2cOHltizd3maAaAs-Oe3D7XcbCvDD0oT1S0bslP586pOecZynPHCt3yHdtVq-oKx~lgENIWm8my5cvmoI9faiHSxgcflrfH54CWbmKMld3Bd4aTQK-UbW-XP3ZPJsc~U5srxjTJa7GS142NatvP2DppBBb9HCDIGYNxekpxxEiTfgzFXUj66qtMk35yGKl2Y-GrWRmUUavCN3Myh3t82sZD6N4zO0j7aD3hQzFeSjeCRTZcbR9ZJ9VM2BA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Framingham City Council voted March 24 to adopt a traffic commission recommendation to prohibit parking on the west side of Hollis Street (Route 120/6) between Boris Way and Claflin Street.

Representatives from AutoBright and other neighborhood stakeholders described chronic daytime parking that encroaches on driveways and narrows the entrance and exit from businesses. Patrick Miseso of AutoBright told the council he provided photographs showing cars that \"park out there every day, and they stay there all day,\" impeding larger vehicles and reducing sight lines for drivers attempting to exit onto Hollis.

Traffic commission members and Public Works staff recommended no‑parking signs and enforcement. Councilors said the change is primarily a safety measure; Councilor Lambrino (Lambruno in transcript) called the situation an \"accident waiting to happen.\" The council moved and approved the change by roll call after discussion and a field review by staff.

Councilors and business owners said the signage is the first step; they expect enforcement and the potential to revisit the restrictions if problems persist. The change will be implemented by Public Works and enforced by the police department once signs are installed.

The vote was recorded by roll call at the March 24 meeting and the measure passed.","The council approved the Traffic Commission's recommendation to restrict parking on the west side of Hollis Street between Boris Way and Claflin Street to address visibility and truck‑access problems raised by a nearby business and residents.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6116490,"Council names Callahan Center multipurpose room for longtime volunteer Mark Goldman",316,2339000,2655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356&start=2339&end=2655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356/thumbnail_2339000.jpg","/articles/6116490/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Council-names-Callahan-Center-multipurpose-room-for-longtime-volunteer-Mark-Goldman","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116490-e5e2ad475d50f4e56b21e158b98f45fa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770403762&Signature=d6Ldnp-gYkNKR-l51iGpNEWxvdwPF7Lg~8rnvlW1CTrbhfRQTze9yedVc4d5~YfFBlsEOTj8x-O79Bf9MhDx8WaTKSdiglQgR6iJWnOt30de4kIndUPRlCA6zaIbW5VfzRcQbbzxQO6QqMRTskTfHC7tzxGj9WWk0NKEICiEOCdzLAXNqUsn9L4uwG9P2O~dtQoZzp84QPuXRvOyGZtFWOxy5XfE7cN9rgCJ0Nzq6YFkQt5f0jaH0sjE0QG~umssJNBMQmhBXulNKD8jzk8ksHgXeBTaaLbk7qFukyVFaHQxkwEGEuKUCnvl2jv2BRd3ZDdwHAF4z-NWD21DJnI0bA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Framingham City Council voted March 24 to name the multipurpose room at the Callahan Center in honor of the late Mark Goldman, recognizing his years of volunteer leadership in youth sports and senior services.

In a letter read at the meeting, the mayor detailed Goldman's work: he helped create the Field of Dreams soccer complex, served on the Parks and Recreation Commission, led fundraising for the Callahan Center as president of Friends of the Callahan Center and advocated for senior programs such as the continuing connections program for people with early‑stage Alzheimer's. \"Mark's memory will continue to inspire all of us to give back to our community and to serve others as he did,\" the mayor said in the prepared statement and asked the council to consider the naming request.

Clyde Daughton, representing the Council on Aging, told the council he had known Goldman for about 15 years and described him as tireless in support of seniors. \"There's not much that he wouldn't do,\" Daughton said, and recounted Goldman's fundraising for center programs.

Several councilors praised Goldman's decades of service. Councilor Cannon described Goldman as instrumental in protecting the Callahan Center for senior use after the city's transition to a city government, and other members recalled his fundraising and organizing work.

A motion to approve the naming was moved and seconded and carried on a roll call vote. The council scheduled placement of signage and the formal naming to follow administrative arrangements with the Callahan Center and the Council on Aging.

The action was approved by the full council at the March 24 meeting; councilors also encouraged the administration and the Callahan Center friends group to coordinate a public dedication.","The council approved the mayor's request to name the multipurpose room at the Callahan Center after Mark Goldman, citing his decades of volunteer work for youth sports and senior services; the motion passed by roll call.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6116495,"Council interviews two finalists for city financial analyst; decision tabled to April 1",5169,2993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356&start=2993&end=8162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356/thumbnail_2993000.jpg","/articles/6116495/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Council-interviews-two-finalists-for-city-financial-analyst-decision-tabled-to-April-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116495-d2515b162458dc7867e174629c514ed7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770403762&Signature=N8cdy6iSdADtV0U6zzbrRFiALhOmv87pMqQ6kA-SeeSzASZyPyFD7BNg8LJqSru0bCS9Fl3f9A9-8BOALXJo9yqsL3j8lmLkT9L2J7COqFpoiodMUZPCdnj5O49vnurWGaS0Z74ML99shihdPcB8lvx-r6pdy9~1li~a28i~qogJAgkHdAIVQi2fNnTGCEq50UFIrHDrfu0QT0XakMAjnVSklM~~XUQYte8pUpFnstTvqAvt5vM3i8jolOaTfK23wyV6vIXWKlTKwFEzNnIK0Plt1M3-o~BFK8Ba04Vx8BOcfLCQhcJEbpjK--AS7j9wuABE5kZlQQuEurg~JaIZjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Framingham City Council on March 24 held public interviews with two finalists for a charter‑mandated financial analyst position that would report to the council and its finance subcommittee, then voted to table any hiring decision until April 1.

Councilor Malek, chair of the Financial Analyst Screening Committee, told councilors the application was posted from July 30, 2024 through Feb. 3, 2025 and produced 27 applicants. Two finalists were interviewed in public: a candidate identified in the transcript as \"Rick\" and Nicholas Lima. The position is unique because the analyst reports to the council rather than to the mayor.

During his interview, Rick described a background in accounting and budgeting that included work as a church treasurer and time at the State Auditor's office. He said he had experience with accounting packages and with month‑to‑month budgeting under pressure. Nicholas Lima described prior roles that included budgeting, forecasting and visual reporting for a large private employer; he said he would expect Munis — the municipal financial system — to be his steepest learning curve.

Councilors questioned candidates about software experience, presenting complex financial data to nontechnical audiences, and the capacity to establish working relationships across city departments. Several councilors — including Councilor King — expressed concern that neither finalist had deep municipal finance experience and recommended mentoring or an extended onboarding if an offer were made. Councilor Steiner suggested arranging an experienced municipal finance mentor for any new hire.

Councilor Long moved to select Nicholas Lima; that motion prompted extended deliberation. A subsequent motion to table the selection until the council's April 1 meeting — to allow the finance committee to review the hiring freeze and related budget matters — passed on a roll call vote recorded in the meeting as 9 in favor and 2 opposed. The council did not authorize an offer at the March 24 meeting.

Councilors said they want clarity from the finance committee and the administration on whether the hiring freeze announced the same evening applies to the council's search before finalizing an appointment. The screening committee said HR had checked references for both finalists and reported no concerns in those conversations.

No final appointment was made at the meeting; the matter is scheduled for further action April 1.","After public interviews with two finalists, the council voted 9‑2 to table hiring of the long‑planned financial analyst position until April 1 for further discussion at the finance committee and clarification on a hiring freeze.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6116501,"Framingham police brief council on three downtown incidents; investigations ongoing",179,1066000,1245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356&start=1066&end=1245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2732815-3321bf7ee8914a98aefd72439cf96356/thumbnail_1066000.jpg","/articles/6116501/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Framingham-police-brief-council-on-three-downtown-incidents-investigations-ongoing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6116501-521f10408a1f391f75a1b2caf545f38c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770403762&Signature=G~ujBmQshxCYGEZnzA5RyZj-1oi80~xqKJvL3UZZdb7T68oDcRZJOaFfWsTx1XwA6x1nXpsBBHR4QRI~he37TJ2sh~hYM44Ba58GXR~GBTgv-9~15V2PdpMleuAu5el0G-xHoK~qNPUzxFwKUvVLxwiHG-0pT-O1SJ-fHkFd2Z9ZvMGQVE5~11m7l21XIUB82~CDHZJ8s-HPCPX3k69X8hDSI6MM~QUGfMZmpwsDVH0PDX8Q7K5SpY8OFKouqKuOw5mwQPeSD0jZT2Flvxg-R0pOojyFC9dlBMVBEN59tCJC75WbZY2UrJDq0Jgd4yi9T0w~DgKi8buFTzXBw7yE~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Chief Riley told the Framingham City Council on March 24 that Framingham police responded to three serious incidents in roughly a 24‑hour period — a fatal pedestrian crash, a stabbing and a shooting — and that detectives are building cases with outside partners.

Riley said the first incident occurred Saturday, March 15 at about 7:16 p.m., when officers were dispatched to 17 Winthrop Street. A male in his 60s from Framingham was found on the ground and later pronounced dead at MetroWest Medical Center. \"The operator of the striking vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation,\" Riley said, adding that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and the Massachusetts State Police Reconstruction Unit are handling the collision investigation. Riley cautioned that a final reconstruction report could take several months.

The second incident was reported Sunday, March 16 at about 6:40 p.m. in the area of 51 Hollow Street, where a man in his mid‑40s suffered a stab wound during a physical altercation. The victim received hospital care, was released and — Riley said — \"does not wish to cooperate any further with the investigation.\" A suspect has been identified and is being sought.

About 1 hour, 45 minutes later on Sunday evening, officers responded to 12 Waverly Street for a reported shooting. Riley said a man in his early 20s suffered a single, non‑life‑threatening gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital. No arrests have been made; detectives have identified a person of interest but say the victim is not cooperating.

Riley told the council the three incidents were not random and that, \"the suspects and the victims knew each other.\" He thanked officers and the department's community impact unit for investigative leads and said that, while the department will continue routine and community impact unit patrols downtown, he does not expect a sustained, visible increase in patrols unless crime‑trend data or calls for service require it.

Council members pressed for details and asked whether patrols would be stepped up in neighborhoods where the incidents occurred. Riley said patrol levels remain guided by staffing, calls for service and crime trends, but that detectives are pursuing identified leads. He also said the department will issue press releases on critical incidents when appropriate and reiterated the investigative partners involved in the crash and homicide inquiries.

The mayor asked Riley to appear to brief the council because of the unusual timing and volume of incidents. Councilors said they appreciated the update and asked for continued transparency as investigations progress.

No formal action was taken by the council at the meeting on the incidents; the police report was accepted as provided.","Deputy Chief Riley told the City Council officers responded to a fatal pedestrian crash, a stabbing and a shooting within about 24 hours. Investigations involve the Middlesex District Attorney and State Police reconstruction; detectives say victims and suspects were known to one another and some victims are not cooperating.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Framingham City Council actions, March 24, 2025

Council approves no‑parking zone on Hollis Street near AutoBright after business and safety complaints

Council names Callahan Center multipurpose room for longtime volunteer Mark Goldman

Council interviews two finalists for city financial analyst; decision tabled to April 1

Framingham police brief council on three downtown incidents; investigations ongoing