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Mayor Yvonne Spicer and Chief Financial Officer Mary Ellen Kelly will hold a public hearing on proposed water and sewer rate increases on June 21. ....
Daily News Staff and News Services Thanks, but no thanks. That s essentially what state Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis, D-Framingham, told supporters who apparently urged him to run for mayor this fall. Instead, Lewis is throwing his support behind former Selectman and City Councilor Charlie Sisitsky, who is officially launching his campaign for mayor with a formal announcement at 5 p.m. today at Framingham s Historic Village Hall, 2 Oak St. Thank you to everyone who urged me to run to be the next mayor of Framingham, Lewis said in a statement to supporters. I love representing you and advocating for our shared values. While I appreciate your trust and faith, our work together on Beacon Hill is not done. ....
UpdatedTue, May 18, 2021 at 8:29 pm ET Reply A consultant hired to study Framingham s water and sewer rates has advised the city to increase rates by double-digits over the next two years. (Shutterstock/Yingna Cai) FRAMINGHAM, MA Framingham business owners and residents may be in for some large water and sewer bill increases soon otherwise, Framingham s water and sewer system may drown. That s the verdict of a consult hired to study the city s water and sewer system following recent deficit problems in the enterprise funds. Consultant Douglas Gardner told Councilors Tuesday night the city s utility rates have not kept pace with costs the rates did not rise at all in 2021 and the rate structure is outdated, leaving the city vulnerable to revenue losses if a large ratepayer were to leave town. ....
50 Years Ago: 1971 The Women’s Literary Union will close its season with a Membership Tea and Guest Day on Thursday, at the Auburn Clubhouse. The speaker will be Mrs. Claude Labonte of Gamache & Lessard, who will speak on window treatments in home decorating. Pourers for the tea will be Mrs. Raymond Philbrick, newly elected president of the union, and Mrs. John W. Snowe, immediate past president. Hostesses will be Mrs. Avard Dow, Miss Gilberte Brilliant and Mrs. Joseph Reardon. Members and guests will be greeted at the door by Mrs. Thomas J. Anthoine and Mrs. Lawrence Sullivan. The event will start at 2 o’ clock. ....