Framingham wins state on‑street EV charging pilot; city renews ambulance contract with Brewster

Mayor (name as in transcript) told the council the city has been selected to participate in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s on‑street charging solutions program, which will provide fully funded curbside EV charging stations at multiple sites and include community engagement to inform station siting and technology approaches.

The mayor said the program is part of a broader strategy to expand EV access for residents who lack private parking and to explore options such as solar‑powered charging, battery‑backed stations and charging‑as‑a‑service models in collaboration with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). City staff will conduct public engagement over coming months to help determine locations and designs.

Separately, the mayor reported the Framingham Fire Department renewed its contract with Brewster Ambulance Service for three years; Brewster has provided ambulance and emergency medical dispatch services to the city since 2019, the mayor said, and the renewed partnership affirms continuity in clinical response and dispatch operations.

Councilors asked administration staff to provide more technical details as the EV project moves from selection to deployment, including charging hardware and payment/roaming arrangements. Councilor Campbell asked staff to verify station interoperability and user access details to avoid issues some municipalities encounter with networked chargers.

The council did not take formal action in this report; the announcements were informational and will be followed by community engagement and implementation led by the administration and planning/transportation teams.