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Why it matters: Parks and recreation operations deliver year‑round services that affect public access to recreation, senior services and community events. Staffing and operating costs determine program availability, hours and maintenance for facilities such as the Loring Arena and the Callahan Senior Center.

Department head presentation: The parks division said about 75% of the operating request (roughly $3.67 million) goes to staffing, with the remainder funding supplies, energy and small capital. The submission reflected personnel reductions in some senior center lines (the department said a licensed social‑worker role proved difficult to fill and that two previously grant‑funded outreach roles would be replaced with two part‑time programming roles). The Loring Arena budget was unchanged in total but showed a 7% reduction in full‑time pay driven by turnover and hires at lower steps; part‑time costs were projected to rise to cover seasonal operations.

Small capital requests: The division requested $9,975 for a second scoreboard at Loring Arena to improve visibility and safety for all users, particularly deaf athletes, and $65,003 for landscaping and field maintenance equipment (two landscape trailers, a rear‑bagging mower and a stand‑on mower) to maintain fields and parks. The department described these as targeted investments to improve safety and reduce outsourced maintenance costs.

Programming and operations: The Callahan Senior Center operating costs include a new line for transportation (previously grant‑funded), exercise equipment maintenance, outreach and programming; the department framed the transportation line as preserving access primarily for medical appointments. Parks staff also outlined recurring operating costs for maintenance and events (including beach water testing, tree work, seal coating, and the annual Stars & Stripes celebration and farmer’s market). The farmers market line item was included in operating and presented as approximately $36,810 for FY26.

Questions and follow-up: Councilors asked about energy cost allocations (the Callahan Center energy costs sit in the city facilities budget while Loring Arena energy remains in Parks & Rec), organizational consolidations (including whether energy should be centralized in facilities) and capital prioritization. Councilor Cannon pressed the department to coordinate turf and field maintenance responsibilities across departments and suggested a comprehensive capital planning discussion. The parks director said the department will work with other departments and the mayor’s office on a more comprehensive five‑year capital plan.

Revenue and efficiency notes: Parks said its revolving accounts (program fees) fluctuate year to year; the department will provide specific revenue figures on request. The department also said it has been examining synthetic turf options and will bring proposals for council consideration; it noted legal and state legislative activity on turf fields and that any decision should be made with a broad public review.

Ending: The subcommittee did not take a vote on Parks & Rec items on May 10. The department will supply additional revenue figures and participate in planned capital‑planning conversations with the council and the parks commission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Framingham City Finance Subcommittee 5-10-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Framingham Division of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs told the finance subcommittee on May 10 that its FY26 operating budget is largely personnel costs and is effectively level‑funded, while requesting a $74,978 small capital package to replace and upgrade field and arena equipment.","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},6044785,"Framingham schools present $184.5 million FY26 request; $1.4 million gap with mayor’s proposal",3745,435000,4180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248&start=435&end=4180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248/thumbnail_435000.jpg","/articles/6044785/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Framingham-schools-present-1845-million-FY26-request-14-million-gap-with-mayors-proposal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044785-fffaa089252eefb2095bf477b1d652d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412904&Signature=XeRZznqDRLj48o~6u8Yb~pWZHVK7nRX-MbsS7sF5lqdFqiSkVzugoeuUM4tryi-GUFEr6W2qISy0hmIo7fjEU3qxxvX2vI0stHDqEkrKwST5lsrixYYjlxjFEqsjX48JYSv4JM6WTeUYuf8jBXVdTuXWbW~29uyt7y9BLTwpEBswrP7Z1MLbaEELkmqn0czleQDRCCXQgGpMQzPt4TBJ6p8k3ztONClKY4rrcZJ-jojvd9dc2-DDuQdmwiuxi75KlZCUVmtz28dog1i~0cVWNfDftToanBxGD0-mblwe00BiF0Fp02o~e-Iw17886ifH1f~E3cjR-3QhQQEdyOncbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Framingham school officials presented a $184.5 million fiscal 2026 operating budget to the City Council finance subcommittee on May 10, saying the request represents a 6.89% increase and that a roughly $1.4 million gap remains between the school committee’s number and the mayor’s $10.5 million local contribution proposal.

Why it matters: The schools’ request centers on personnel costs, expanded in‑house busing and new or expanded student programs that officials argue are intended to keep students in Framingham and reduce longer‑term costs for out‑of‑district placements.

Lincoln Lynch, director of finance and operations for Framingham Public Schools, told the subcommittee that “the current request is a 6.89% increase. It's a hundred and $84,500,000, an $11,896,000, increase.” He said the district has taken cuts during the school‑committee review (including eliminating one central office fine‑arts coordinator position and one capital project manager) and that the request still includes seven new positions, higher transportation costs tied to bringing busing in‑house, and other items.

School department leaders identified personnel as the main driver: the schools budget about $145 million for salaries and benefits, roughly 78.8% of the total. Lynch said the district budgeted $5.75 million in turnover savings and budgeted for a $7.2 million in‑house busing operation for FY26. He also described a plan to bring one special education program for students aged 18–22 in‑house at the Farley building, a change the department projects will save about $324,342 in the first year and roughly $1.1 million over three years by reducing out‑of‑district tuition.

Dr. Tremblay, speaking for the school leadership, framed several of the proposed changes as both educational and cost‑avoidance measures. On keeping students in the district she said, “Keeping Framingham kids, in Framingham public schools in our community is ... a sound investment,” and added the 18–22 program would start with roughly seven students in year one and could grow.

Committee members pressed for detail. Councilor Steiner asked whether the $184.5 million figure was final; Lynch and school committee members said more work remained but that the number reflected multiple reductions taken at recent school‑committee meetings. Councilor Cannon and others questioned academic performance and asked which metrics the department planned to use to measure returns on the investments. Tremblay pointed to measures such as graduation‑age program enrollment, chronic absenteeism, and participation in alternative pathways (including an expanded evening/virtual academy) as areas the district will track.

Teachers and residents who spoke during public comment urged the committee to preserve school‑based positions and instructional coaches. Teacher Sarah McKeown said school‑based staff “should never ever be reduced to data points or numbers on a paper,” and Jamie Dobson, a resident, provided a school‑level snapshot showing coaches’ direct instruction and advising roles and arguing cuts would affect large shares of students in Tier 1–3 interventions.

The subcommittee requested follow‑up information from the school department. Councilors asked for: a line‑by‑line list showing which positions remain under consideration; a list of nonunion salaries (FY24 paid, FY25 budgeted, and FY26 proposed) to mirror similar requests for city staff; and more specific metrics the district will use to assess new programs such as the 18–22 in‑district program and the virtual academy. School leaders said they would provide those materials. No formal vote on the school budget occurred at the May 10 meeting.

Context and next steps: School leaders said the school committee reduced the initial budget request through several votes and that the mayor’s office has proposed a lower local contribution ($10.5 million); the subcommittee must reconcile those numbers before sending recommendations to the full City Council. The committee discussed scheduling—public hearings and subsequent votes—to reach a recommendation ahead of city council deadlines.

Details and figures cited in the meeting: the FY26 request of $184,500,000 (6.89% increase); $11,896,000 total increase versus FY25; seven new positions (about $500,000); in‑house busing projected at $7,200,000; special‑education in‑house program projected to save $324,342 in year one and $1.1 million over three years; pre‑K partner contracts totaling $992,250 (for partner seats); projected budget gap versus the mayor’s proposal about $1.4 million.

Ending note: School officials said they expect additional line‑by‑line work in the coming days and asked the finance subcommittee for specific questions and data needs as the group moves toward the city council hearing schedule.","Framingham school officials presented a $184.5 million fiscal 2026 operating budget to the City Council finance subcommittee on May 10, saying the request represents a 6.89% increase and that a roughly $1.4 million gap remains between the school committee’s number and the mayor’s $10.5 million local contribution proposal.",{"_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},6044766,"DPW presents FY26 sanitation, highway, fleet and water/sewer budgets; MWRA assessment drives enterprise increase",537,9179000,9716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248&start=9179&end=9716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248/thumbnail_9179000.jpg","/articles/6044766/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/DPW-presents-FY26-sanitation-highway-fleet-and-watersewer-budgets-MWRA-assessment-drives-enterprise-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044766-b2262de878117a2f47ec98b6c420a43f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412904&Signature=QO1cIbwKCG9FZKFtq0nORTqL9Pzs5Z7CppbeSdAM0Uy1qnUMoOargnxd-QhYrVcf3DM~UK5bhiqr1lf7t6za~5kjpvv78MlYr3o46EcSgNuijE7JvB2TXiYTDegjGCCx4O1Uf~SIHHgjJQkMEXltw0KXkQvCAihEzYTikgDUYpA0bhzZzU~NaLBbyPGknfDCl1zVPsILKAsXyvmuNfuKF71laAysNgq18a15bAp8jw094f50FYVyg1SV8Y2jY4YYCfOTZlFSsxBh3UBbA9cY5vJ~c2iRzlQygk18BiKcQwb2-akNA2T8Or7lon1xaCb4UU4x56l81LD2flp-LDE07w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) presented multiple divisions’ FY26 budgets to the finance subcommittee on May 10, saying most budgets are lean and largely level‑funded but that the sewer and water enterprise funds require rate adjustments because of a higher Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) assessment.

Why it matters: DPW budgets cover essential services—trash and recycling collection, street maintenance, fleet repair, drainage, and the water and sewer system—that directly affect public health, infrastructure condition and the city’s long‑term capital needs.

Sanitation and contracts: DPW reported that sanitation costs reflect a contractual per‑ton tipping fee increase and modest tonnage growth; the department noted a roughly $71,000 request to purchase two compactors required by state DEP rules to continue recycling and drop‑off center operations (the cost excludes concrete pad and electric work). The division manages household hazardous‑waste events, seasonal leaf and brush collection and other resident services.

Highway, fleet and engineering: The highway presentation noted continued service levels despite leaving five highway labor positions unfunded and not recommending a departmental project manager; the fleet division asked for a $22,000 part‑time line to restore apprentice/technical support that can reduce outsourcing. Engineering showed a net decrease because a proposed traffic & transportation reorganization would move three positions out of engineering into a new traffic department. The DPW presentation said if the council does not authorize the reorganization, two positions would remain in engineering.

Water and sewer enterprise funds: The enterprise (ratepayer) funds showed the largest percentage increase (roughly 6%) because MWRA assessment charges rose by about $900,000 and the department is passing those costs through to ratepayers. DPW staff said the current rate structure and retained earnings are sufficient to cover FY26 costs; they reported the enterprise retained earnings between roughly $1 million and $3 million and said consultants (Weston & Sampson) will monitor rate implementation.

Snow and ice, operating patterns: Councilors questioned snow‑and‑ice spending after DPW reported an overrun for the recent winter despite a calendar perception of a “mild” season. DPW and highway leadership explained that the season included 14 treat/tactical events and three plowing events; many events were wet (requiring salt and repeated treatments) and several fell on weekends and holidays, increasing overtime and contractor costs. DPW agreed to supply event‑level cost breakdowns for future oversight.

Revenue and efficiencies: DPW highlighted in‑house CDL training and other measures that have generated savings compared with last‑year outsourcing; DPW said consolidating mechanics among departments is under consideration as retirements occur and that the recycling‑coordinator position is being reevaluated as staff duties are reshaped.

Ending: The subcommittee asked DPW to provide detailed event reports for snow‑and‑ice costs, revenue figures for revolving accounts (beaches, programs) and to participate in cross‑department capital‑planning discussions. The subcommittee did not vote on DPW budgets May 10.","Public Works presented a set of operating budgets on May 10 covering sanitation, highway, fleet, engineering, and the water and sewer enterprise funds. The department recommended lean, mostly level funding with contractual increases, highlighted a $71,000 request to replace two RDC compactors and said an MWRA assessment increase will drive a",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6044770,"Framingham Fire Department presents FY26 operating budget; highlights gear replacement and PFAS‑free gear purchase",256,7872000,8128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248&start=7872&end=8128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248/thumbnail_7872000.jpg","/articles/6044770/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Framingham-Fire-Department-presents-FY26-operating-budget-highlights-gear-replacement-and-PFASfree-gear-purchase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044770-d554eb25c1e982be23458652d0d15a62/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412904&Signature=fRXfv7bMYqW5ZOGs0UCflOSQtN2abf40Vi9kRclczDV6skp-USfrudW0ro8CamxeMKV76F90JI2VbW-WKPP0~VOHDJo5V4NGk9nMlZDr~OW60u0vT55SCObKOaWaAJVXxRll19LlWIeLRBXSZbkOMtFzW2p4jKBbX3wXC2cJyuenv7TnrZ4EpNX3wsdJNLWoVniUreWXJeZ6UzWqP50Ygh~b2jEs~tHzfvDwWX8j-Q8HzUxFzQ36sYrjTD6CtG6nsKc2YNmpsF7IM3oJ2OsiU~lwsKaIYQh-ACUmdUu~1aL1Sq-o6p8KO0OT9-dURUw4wCS~2OJpC7IqmFgCzJznAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Framingham Fire Department presented its fiscal 2026 operating budget to the finance subcommittee on May 10, saying personnel costs account for roughly 94% of the department’s budget and that the remaining funds are dedicated to station energy, apparatus fuel, communications and personal protective equipment replacement.

Why it matters: Fire department payroll and equipment choices are central to response readiness. The department emphasized that most operating dollars are salaries and that gear and apparatus maintenance require targeted funding to maintain service levels across stations.

Presentation highlights: The department highlighted several nonpersonnel cost centers that consume a small share of the operating budget but are rising: apparatus fuel and vehicle repairs (diesel for frontline vehicles), specialized gear washing and building maintenance, communications equipment (including mobile data terminals in apparatus) and annual testing and maintenance for self‑contained breathing apparatus. The presenter said many of those lines are level‑funded to FY25 amounts plus market/contractual adjustments.

PFAS‑free gear shift: The fire department reported it has begun purchasing PFAS‑free turnout gear in advance of state timelines and that such gear is more costly than older models. The department said protecting firefighter health is a priority and that PFAS‑free gear purchases are increasing the gear‑replacement line item.

Emergency management and regional dispatch: The department’s emergency management budget showed no material changes; the presenter noted that pending regional dispatch consolidation and state grants will cover transition costs for early years and that the city will see capital‑infrastructure savings from regionalization while ongoing assessments will be phased in later years.

Staffing and vacancies: The department said it expects two vacancies that will be vacant for about six months in FY26 but that the overall FTE count will remain steady year‑to‑year. Councilors asked for a briefing to the full council on longer‑term capital needs and whether apparatus such as tower trucks are being considered as the city’s building stock and density change.

Ending: The subcommittee did not take any formal action on May 10. The fire chief said the department will continue to brief council leadership on capital planning and readiness issues.","The Framingham Fire Department told the finance subcommittee its FY26 operating budget is roughly 94% personnel costs, with the remaining funds covering energy, apparatus fuel, communications and gear replacement. The fire chief highlighted a departmental shift to PFAS‑free turnout gear in response to state guidance and said the gear replacement",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6044775,"Framingham police chief urges multi‑year officer hires; overtime and training cited as drivers",630,6363000,6993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248&start=6363&end=6993","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3609947-db93e249583bc9c66419544bf5b33248/thumbnail_6363000.jpg","/articles/6044775/Framingham-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Framingham-police-chief-urges-multiyear-officer-hires-overtime-and-training-cited-as-drivers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6044775-8237b7f024e4b58b6bc6e8ff944518bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412904&Signature=IQ1OwLXAhcxUA7uf6cB9vWTjJAo6FGiXj5JTY~mC36nm9ag7wHRWvBaJyHxQpdyX5Z~b3kC6kY7O4UwasUAK7gF1YKkr-ejtH8bNiANL8~NrOXQTnjJwoqyZuA61Ya7X3F~FNfKSYso08bU6BIaGwWKoYW1hlvu~H-mSEwYxfSOAOyNGrRomVHD1LImZQTfwHgZ9H-wybMGK6ZcdnhnchKUS3mBvGsFCDKYSGLLSZkUGMoybVDR9Y0UXs0uM4Mc5UZdrHuLMV8HKzBi0mbEcClMT7DLYmbxrBwIK2m8Z9SLwRQSIdkyDkS3pYYCgIUbU~FlcDZ-eYo7i1L~UFXtsQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Framingham Police Department asked the finance subcommittee on May 10 to consider a multi‑year hiring plan to boost patrol staffing, citing a long onboarding pipeline, rising overtime and growing non‑crime calls for service.

Why it matters: Police staffing levels and overtime directly affect public safety services, response times and the department’s operating costs. The chief said steady increases in call volume and the department’s community‑oriented responsibilities require more officers to allow proactive patrol work in addition to response duties.

What presenters said: The police chief (presenter name not provided in the transcript) described the department’s staffing, retention and training pipeline: as of the presentation the department employed 136 sworn officers, roughly 13 civilian personnel, nine dispatchers and 16 crossing guards. The chief said hiring and training take time—candidates currently at the physical fitness step still must complete background checks, psychological review and a six‑month police academy, a process that can total about a year before an officer is fully independent. For that reason the department recommended adding roughly seven officers per year over five years to close staffing gaps.

Overtime and operational drivers: The chief and other presenters said overtime increases were driven by multiple factors: high call volumes (including mental‑health co‑response calls and repeated event coverage), long court appearances, training requirements that require backfill on the street, injury‑related absences and military deployments. The chief said department training and accreditation work (including meeting Massachusetts POST standards and implementing body‑worn cameras) also increases personnel costs and time away from patrol and that additional training should exceed minimum standards.

Animal control and other units: The presentation also covered animal control, which the chief said now has three full‑time staff and provides seven‑day coverage with officers available for emergency response outside scheduled hours. The animal control unit’s workload includes wildlife complaints, kennel inspections and arranging rabies testing when necessary.

Questions and follow‑up: Councilors asked for more data and analysis. Councilor Steiner thanked officers for community programs and noted that many officers participate in outreach events. Councilor PilIsbury and others asked for multi‑year metrics: calls for service over time, overtime trends and other measures that support the staffing request. The chief agreed to provide historical metrics and data presentations for the full council.

Ending: The subcommittee did not take a hiring vote on May 10. Police leaders said they would supply historical call and overtime metrics to help the council evaluate staffing plans.","Framingham Police Department leaders told the finance subcommittee they seek to add officers at a pace of seven per year over five years to reach desired staffing levels. The chief said recruiting and training take about a year and that overtime has risen because of vacancies, training backfill, event coverage and injuries.","actionData","errors"]

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