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Framingham mayor and COO outline purchases, progress and concerns on Marion High School community center
Summary
City officials reported on four recent property efforts — including the former Marion High School purchase intended for a community center — and detailed spending under ARPA/OPERA funds, demolition work, and a timeline for design and weather‑proofing, while councilors asked for a broader asset plan for municipal properties.
Framingham officials updated the City Council on April 15 about four municipal real‑estate matters, including the city’s purchase of the former Marion High School at 273 Union Avenue, and the planned use of existing ARPA/OPERA funds to stabilize and weather‑proof the building while design work continues.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and city staff reported that the City purchased 273 Union Avenue to create a citywide community center with performing‑arts, indoor sports and programming space. The administration said it completed interior demolition and hazardous‑materials abatement, removed a freestanding convent building on the site, and is now undertaking a second phase using OPERA funds to…
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