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Should Framingham Limit Access of Level 2, 3 Sex Offenders?

Town Meeting is expected to take action on a sex offender bylaw tonight. Post your thoughts below.

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Town Meeting is expected to take action on a sex offender bylaw tonight. (Updated: No vote was taken Wednesday, May. the issued was tables until the next session.)

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Part of the proposed bylaw restricts sex offenders (level 2 and 3) from coming within 300 feet of schools, bus stops etc and allows for fines of $300 if they violate the law. The law is similar to ones passed by neighboring communities of Ashland and Natick.

What do you think? Post your thoughts below.

If you feel strongly one way or another, please contact your Town Meeting members.

 


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