Day in and day out, the homeless and vagrants loiter on the streets of downtown Framingham.  Their presence can be seen for the most part just south of the railroad crossing at Concord, Waverly, and Hollis streets. 

These groups, actively shoot up on the streets, drink alcoholic beverages in the open, and regularly, there are overdoses.  In fact in 2017, there were 277 calls to police in regards to this "hot spot" of activity.  Of these calls, the majority regard, inebriation, disturbance, and assaults.   

In 2016-2018, the street light fixtures were upgraded, benches and gardens added, and a move to develop downtown Framingham with luxury apartments had begun.  In the meantime, the town became a city, tax rates rose, and the assessors went out in force and increased the tax value of all homes in Framingham, even those in and near downtown.  And in the end, these benches went to our roving vagrants.  They sleep on the stone benches, and fill the gardens with garbage.

We the taxpayers of the City of Framingham demand a transparent and accountable mayor and police department, we need a plan in place, a rollout date, and a means to measure results.

When you sign this petition, please tell us something that you witnessed, how it made you feel, and if you were alone or with family.  Tell the mayor you demand action!