Earlier today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey appointed Framingham Mayor Charles Sisitsky to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors according to Massgov. Sisitsky's appointment fills the seat designated for a municipal official representing a city or town within the MBTA service area, as established by the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.

Mayor Sisitsky has been a stalwart figure in his community, dedicating more than forty years to public administration leadership, including serving as Framingham's mayor since January 2022. The experience and understanding that Sisitsky brings to the table are invaluable, making him well-suited for the role on the MBTA board, according to Governor Healey.

In April, three new members were appointed to the MBTA Board, Chair Thomas P. Glynn, Thomas M. McGee, and Eric L. Goodwine. The additional board members include Acting Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, Chanda Smart, Robert Butler, Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch, and Mayor Wu's recent appointment, Mary Skelton Roberts according to Massgov.

Mayor Sisitsky expressed his gratitude for the appointment, stating that he values the opportunity to represent his community on the MBTA Board of Directors. He acknowledges the importance of public transportation in the lives of those who rely on it daily and pledges to use his perspective as a resident of a community served by MBTA to advance the organization's mission and contribute to the improvement of the system's reliability and accessibility.

With an extensive background in civil engineering and community planning, Sisitsky brings unique insights to the board. His record of public service includes time with the Potter Road PTO, youth basketball coaching, and contributions to the Town's Finance Committee. He has been an active member of the community, focusing on making lasting, positive change as stated in Massgov article.