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  • UPDATED: Missing Person: Framingham Police Attempt to Locate Madeline A. DeShazo

    UPDATED: Missing Person: Framingham Police Attempt to Locate Madeline A. DeShazo

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — On January 17th the Framingham Police reported that “Madeline has been located in the Boston area and is with family.” and thanked those who helped locate her for their assistance.

    On Monday, January 16, 2023 the Framingham Police Department issued a “Missing Person / Attempt to Locate” notice in an attempt to locate Madeline A. DeShazo, (age 33, DOB 6/3/89).

    Ms. DeShazo was last seen in Framingham on January 12th, 2023.

    DeShazo may be in danger due to health reasons.

    Police reports indicate Ms. DeShazo may be driving a black Honda CRV (WA License Plate: BFC2456), and that her current whereabouts are unknown.

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  • Framingham Police Department Law Enforcement Entry Exam Announced

    Framingham Police Department Law Enforcement Entry Exam Announced

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Police Department has announced that a Law Enforcement Entry Exam will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Keefe Regional Technical School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA.

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  • Framingham Electronics Recycling / Clothing Donation Day, Wednesday, June 15th 2022

    Framingham Electronics Recycling / Clothing Donation Day, Wednesday, June 15th 2022

    Framingham Electronics Recycle June 15, 2022
    Framingham DPW Electronics Recycle / Clothing Donation Event – Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Donate clothes, books, and more. Help FHS Scholarship Fund.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host and Electronics Recycling and Clothing Donation Day on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Recycling Drop-Off Center, 255 Mount Wayte Ave., Framingham, MA, (from 12:00 noon until 8:00pm).

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  • Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (April 24th- 30th, 2022)

    Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (April 24th- 30th, 2022)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be detours or slow moving traffic due to construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of April 24th through the 30th, 2022. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Drivers are alerted to be prepared to stop or take detours as work continues on many roads in Framingham.

    The following roads and areas where Framingham Department of Public Works, Eversource, Verizon, MassDOT and private contractors are performing roadway and infrastructure improvements may cause delays or detours for motorists –

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  • Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (Week of April 10-16, 2022)

    Framingham Public Works Construction & Traffic Alerts (Week of April 10-16, 2022)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be detours or slow moving traffic due to construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of April 10th through the 16th, 2022. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Framingham Traffic Sign - Be Prepared to Stop
    Signs placed near construction sites advise drivers that they should be prepared to stop.

    The following roads and areas where Framingham Department of Public Works, Eversource, Verizon, MassDOT and private contractors are performing roadway and infrastructure improvements may cause delays or detours for motorists –

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts: Week of Nov. 21st – 27th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts: Week of Nov. 21st – 27th, 2021

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Motorists are advised that there may be detours or slow moving traffic due to construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of November 21st through the 27th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Framingham Traffic Alerts, Detours, Delays, sign: Be Prepared to Stop
    Plan ahead for delays and be prepared to stop as many Framingham roadway projects are being finished before winter sets in.

    Arlington Street Water, Sewer, and Roadway Improvements Design – Surveying will be conducted on Alexander Street, Summit Street, Wellington Avenue, and a portion of Eames Street. Minor traffic impacts at times may occur.

    Eversource Electric Transmission Structure Inspections – Eversource Electric and Osmose Utility will inspect existing transmission structures via drone and on foot. Inspections will be conducted 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Sporadically, some work will be performed on Sundays. Residents with questions about this project should contact Eversource Electric by calling 1-800-793-2202 or emailing ProjectInfo@Eversource.com.

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  • 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Winners Announced

    2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Winners Announced

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – While this article is not directly about Framingham, it is a great story about an international annual photo competition called the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, (CWPA), founded by Paul Joynson-Hick, a wildlife photographer who’s lived in East Africa for the past 30 years — a story about something that benefits every living thing on Earth — including Framingham.

    Back in 2015, while thumbing through some wildlife photos he began laughing to himself when the expressions on the animals faces or the situations they were in or other aspects of the image struck him as funny.

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts Week of October 24th – 30th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts Week of October 24th – 30th, 2021

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Motorists are advised that there may be construction work being performed during daytime hours on the following roads in Framingham during the week of October 24th through the 30th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Drivers are alerted to be prepared to stop as work continues on many roads in Framingham.

    Berry Street Gas Main Replacement – Eversource gas will continue replacing gas main on Berry Street. Expect minor delays. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect.

    Edgell Road and Edmands Road Gas Main Replacement – Eversource gas will continue replacing gas main on Edgell Road and Edmands Road. Expect moderate to significant delays. A one-way alternating traffic pattern or road closures and a detour will be in effect.

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  • Framingham Moves Up in Best Places to Live in America Rankings

    Framingham Moves Up in Best Places to Live in America Rankings

    FRAMINGHAM, MA —  Livability Media, which provides information about and ranks cities, towns, regions and states on how “livable” they are, has ranked Framingham at #22 in their 8th annual 2021 Top 100 Best Place to Live in America.

    Framingham has moved up two notches this year, (it was ranked #24 in Livability’s 2020 list), but still lags behind Quincy, MA which ranked in the Top 10 at #6 from over 2,300 U.S. cities surveyed.

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  • Water Level Lowered in Stearns Reservoir, (Framingham Reservoir #1)

    Water Level Lowered in Stearns Reservoir, (Framingham Reservoir #1)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — Beginning in early October (2021) and continuing for approximately four to six weeks, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
    (MWRA) will commence a drawdown of Framingham Reservoir No. 1, (also known as Stearns Reservoir.

    The water level is being lowered to accommodate work on a new operations and emergency-use only boat ramp located at Salem End Road.

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