FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08/10/2025
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
City of Framingham to Dedicate Callahan Center Multipurpose Room to the Late Mark Goldman
FRAMINGHAM - The City of Framingham and the Friends of the Callahan Center will host a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, to name the multipurpose room in the Callahan Center in honor of the late Mark Goldman, a devoted public servant, passionate community advocate, and tireless volunteer whose decades of service left a lasting mark on Framingham.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., preceded by a reception at 9 a.m., at the Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham.
Mayor Charlie Sisitsky requested the naming earlier this year, noting Goldman’s remarkable contributions to the city, especially in youth sports and senior services.
Goldman’s family, the Framingham Council on Aging, and the Friends of the Callahan Center all wrote letters in support of the naming.
At the time of his passing on September 12, 2021, at the age of 74, Goldman was serving as President of the Friends of the Callahan Center and Vice Chair of the Framingham Council on Aging. His advocacy helped shape programs and services that have made the Callahan Center a vital resource for the city’s seniors.
Over the decades, Goldman’s dedication spanned from leading youth sports initiatives, including being instrumental in creating the “Field of Dreams Soccer Complex” and advocating for girls’ soccer, to serving on the Framingham Parks & Recreation Commission, where he contributed to projects like Cushing Memorial Park. In his later years, he turned his energy toward supporting seniors, raising funds to improve facilities, enhance programs, and expand offerings such as the Continuing Connections program for residents with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and their care partners.
“Mark’s leadership, kindness, and selflessness touched the lives of so many in Framingham,” said Mayor Sisitsky. “Naming the multipurpose room in his honor is a fitting tribute to his extraordinary service and enduring legacy.”
The public is invited to attend the dedication and reception to celebrate Goldman’s life and contributions to the Framingham community.
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – Reception at 9 a.m., Ceremony at 10 a.m.
Where: Callahan Center, 535 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA
Hosted by: City of Framingham and Friends of the Callahan Center
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