FRAMINGHAM, MA — Due to an additional serious snow storm on December 31, 2008, the Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect from 9 a.m. on December 31 until 9 a.m. on January 1, 2009.
Parking is prohibited on all major arteries as designated by red and white signage.
Reminder: The Winter Parking Ban prohibits parking on the even numbered side of the street.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham DPW has scheduled curbside Christmas tree collection the week of January 5th through the 9th, 2009.
The collection will occur once on your normally scheduled trash collection day. Trees in plastic bags will not be collected and remove all decorations.
Call the DPW Solid Waste Management Division at 508-532-6001 if you have any questions.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — Due to the impending serious snow storm on December 19, the Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect from noon on December 19 until midnight on December 20th.
Parking is prohibited on all major arteries as designated by red and white signage.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Turnpike Authority will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30 P.M. in Nevins Hall at the Framingham Memorial Building at 150 Concord Street, giving the people from MetroWest an opportunity to state their opinions regarding how the toll hike will impact them.
The toll hike that was approved 4 to 1 by the Turnpike board on November 14 would increase tolls to $2 for cash users and to $1.50 for Fastlane users at both the Route 128 and Allston Brighton toll plazas. On top of the tolls paid west of Route 128, a MetroWest driver will be paying $8 or $6 round-trip to Boston.
The board is scheduled to make a final vote on the hike on January 15, 2009. Attend Wednesday’s hearing and speak your mind with the hope of convincing board members to rethink their votes.
A similar hearing was held in Boston on the 10th, and the residents of East Boston came in large numbers and were quite compelling. MetroWest has an opportunity for a strong voice as well.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The 2008 Framingham Rotary Club Auction — Dec. 9 & 10, 7:30–10:30 pm — features televised bidding by viewers who call in hoping to get one or more of over 400 items donated by area businesses. The Auction is televised on Framingham Public Access TV — Comcast Channel 9; Verizon Channel 43; RCN Channel 3 — and the number to call to bid is 508-202-4700.
The entire Auction proceeds go to numerous local non-profit charitable organizations. The event also (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Senator Karen Spilka, Representative Tom Sannicandro and Representative Pam Richardson announced Friday, November 7, 2008 that Framingham has received a $500,000 grant from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) for renovations to Bowditch Field.
The grant was awarded under EEA’s Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program.
“This is a great opportunity for Framingham to revitalize an existing asset and give a whole new (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Beginning on November 1, 2008 and continuing through April 1, 2009, winter parking regulations in Framingham will come into effect. During this time, parking is completely banned on the EVEN numbered side of all streets except for metered spaces, marked arterial routes, and on streets where parking is already permanently prohibited on the entire length of one side. The side of the street on which parking is banned alternates each year to ensure equity.
Violators of this regulation will be subject to ticketing and towing. Parking spaces during the day time can be purchased from the Town at the following locations and rates: 1) Hollis Court Lot – $4.00/day, 2) Pearl Street Garage – $4.00/day or $65.00/month (residents), and 3) Waverly Street Lot – $90.00/month. If you are interested in purchasing space in one of the above lots or have any questions, contact the Building Services Department at 508-532-5485. They also have a listing of area businesses that provide public parking for a fee.
In addition to the odd/even ban, parking is prohibited on posted arterial routes during a declared snow emergency. Those parked on an arterial route during a snow emergency will be subject to ticketing and immediate towing. The Boston television stations will provide information regarding the declaration of snow emergencies, as will the Town’s Government Access Channel (Comcast channel 10, RCN channel 13, Verizon channel 42), which is also available via streaming video at www.framinghamtv.com.
Also, a town-wide two hour parking limit is in effect year round. Parking on the street for over two hours is prohibited, unless otherwise posted. In addition to adhering to this two hour limit and the winter parking regulations, residents are reminded to inform any guests of these prohibitions as well. Landlords are asked to inform their tenants of these restrictions and to provide them with off-street parking. Businesses and agencies are asked to inform their clients via signage and other methods about these restrictions. The Selectmen have commissioned a parking study with the intent of exploring possible alternatives to the two-hour ban. The Selectmen expect to have this information by early in 2009.
Related Link: <http://www.framinghamma.gov>
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham’s Fall 2008 Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, October 25th. Time is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location is the McCarthy School Parking Lot on Flagg Drive.
This is for Framingham residents only. Proof of residency is required and photo ID. No commercial waste. Reduce long waits by combining waste with your neighbors and car pool.
Accepted: pesticides, herbicides, bug sprays, rodent poisons, paint thinner, urethans, oil or enamel paints, lead based paints, pool & spa chemicals, concentrated fertilizers, cleaning solvents, caustic cleaners, degreaser, photo chemicals, old gasoline/kerosene, diesel oil, aerosol cans containing paint, mercury-containing devices.
Do NOT Bring: radioactive waste, explosives, gunpowder, flares, ammunition, PCB oils, bulk chemicals/oil, asbestos, medical/biochemical waste or latex paint.
For more information contact the Town of Framingham Solid Waste Division at 508-532-6001.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — Once again MetroWest Framingham boasts a wide variety of fairs and yard sales this fall. Edwards Church and St. George’s in Saxonville both have sales on Sat. Oct. 18th. Various schools are having fairs in the coming Saturdays. And the annual Pies on the Common on the Framingham Centre Common, is also on Oct. 18th.
Parents of young children take note of the free Early Childhood fair for FRAMINGHAM FAMILIES with YOUNG CHILDREN 0-5 – Early Years are Learning Years!
It will be held Saturday, November 8th from 10:00-12:30 8 Flagg Drive — McCarthy Elementary School. Enjoy activities in science, language, and math, sample mini-classes in art, music- and much more!
There will be information for parents about Preschool Programs, Community Classes & Services, Child Development, Pre-Registration for Kindergarten in 2009. There will also be fingerprinting, vision screening, Big Trucks, healthy snacks & free raffles!
For information about these fairs and area events and yard sales, go to framingham.com’s community calendar.
Schools, non-profits, and families having yard sales are invited to post their events and sales. Simply click on the “add event” box and take it from there….See you at a fair!
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FRAMINGHAM,MA –– The Town of Framingham will host a remembrance ceremony for the seventh anniversary of those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, including the seventeen people with ties to Framingham.
The event will include solemn remarks, a reading of the names on the memorial, prayer offerings, and a presentation of the colors by the Framingham Fire and Police Department Color Guards.
The ceremony will be held at the September 11th Living Memorial located at Cushing Memorial Park, Dudley Road, on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 5:30 P.M and is expected to last for about a half-hour.
All are invited to attend this memorial event. For more information please contact the Framingham Selectmen’s Office at 508-532-5400.