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February 16, 2021

Downtown Framingham Inc. set for leadership change

Photo | WBJ File Downtown Framingham

Downtown Framingham, Inc. Executive Director Courtney Thraen will step down in March, the outgoing leader of four years announced on Monday.

Thraen is expected to be replaced on March 4 by Anthony Lucivero, pending a board vote at the nonprofit’s annual meeting.

Lucivero, who grew up in Worcester, holds a master's degree in sustainability and environmental management from Harvard University Extension School and a bachelor's degree in political science from UMass Amherst, according to a press release from Downtown Framingham. He has experience working in nonprofits, including as an advocacy fellow for the U.S. Green Building Council. He also previously worked at the U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe Center in Cambridge.

“I’ve always been extremely interested in urban planning and revitalization efforts, especially since taking a class in urban planning at UMass Amherst,” Lucivero said in a press release. “Downtown Framingham seems like a really great opportunity to contribute to the community.”

Thraen is leaving to study law, and plans to stay in the New England area. 

“I’m very excited for the future of Downtown Framingham, Inc. and the progression of ideas and projects that can better serve the entire community, especially underserved populations,” Thraen said in a statement.

Lucivero has been training to take over her role for eight weeks, Thraen said.

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