Veterans Council

Members of the Veterans Council

Name
Seat
 District
Term Expiration
Robert Downing Chair 4 June 2028
Robert Meltzer Member 4 June 2027
Nicholas Paganella   Member 4 June 2028
William Blumsack Member 3 June 2028
Bruce Warren Member 2 June 2027
Debra Freed  Member 8 June 2026
Charlie Rousseau Non-Veteran Member  2 June 2026

Our Role

The Veterans Council addresses current issues related to Veterans memorials, the review, and development of policies pertaining to City of Framingham veterans along with future projects and plans to promote Framingham and their veterans.

The Mayor will appoint all members of the Veterans Council. The Council's purpose is to assist and advise the Veterans Service officer and to provide feedback from community veterans directly to the board and the Mayor. Volunteers are encouraged to join the committee.

Ex-officio members:

* Framingham Veterans Services Officer

* Framingham State University's Veterans Administrator

* MassBay Community College's Veterans Administrator

The purpose of the Council under Massachusetts General Law c.115 is:

  • To provide support to all Framingham Veterans and the Veterans Service Officer.
  • To serve as a liaison between Framingham Veterans and the Mayor.
  • To promote the recognition and observance of all patriotic holidays to include, but not limited to: Memorial and Veterans' Day.
  • To foster an understanding and appreciation within the City of the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices veterans have made to the community, state, and nation.

The Veterans Council shall be responsible for producing an annual report.

Veterans Park