News and local information about Framingham, MA (USA)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – According to a Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (FHFA HPI®) report U.S. house prices rose 4.3 percent in the year between the first quarter of 2022 and 2023 Q1.
While U.S. home prices are still rising, the increase from 2022 Q1 to 2023 Q1 were nowhere near the jump seen in the previous year (2021 Q1 to 2022 Q1) which at 18.8% was the highest gain in the previous ten years.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Ave., Framingham MA 01702.
Household hazardous waste is banned from disposal in trash or recycling by state law. The DPW’s Sanitation Division sponsors annual household hazardous waste disposal events which are FREE and open to all Framingham residents.
Residents can bring their household hazardous waste to be disposed of properly, (see list of accepted items below).
Proof of residency is required.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) and Police Department have been notified about several occurrences with a un-licensed company offering “discount” driveway paving work.
The company offers paving services at a discounted rate, claiming the job can be completed that day with hot top mix leftover from another job. Residents who have hired this them say the company offers no contact information or written contract and requests payment in cash or check upon completion of work.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham has been selected by Eversource, its local electric and gas utility, to participate in the Mass Save® Municipal Partnership Program for the second consecutive year. Through the program, Framingham will strengthen its efforts to support and empower all residents and businesses to save energy, cut costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through Mass Save®.
Framingham’s participation in the program this year builds on 2020 efforts in which it exceeded its participation goals with more than 300 no-cost energy assessments conducted for small businesses, over 550 weatherization projects for residents that will help them improve their comfort and reduce energy costs, as well as over 600 heating and cooling system upgrades completed in local homes and businesses.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, May 1st 2021, at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This event is open to all Framingham residents, and proof of residency and face coverings will be required to attend this event.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will use a helicopter to apply a bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) over wetland areas located in Framingham, April 19-30, 2021, between dusk and 11:30 p.m.
The application is scheduled for Framingham’s wetlands that are located in the vicinity of Angelica Drive, Callahan State Park, Fairbanks Road, Palmer Road, and Walnut Street.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works will begin its spring curbside brush and leaf collection at the end of April.
Leaves will be collected first, April 26-30, and brush will be picked up May 3-7 on residents’ regularly scheduled trash/recycling collection days during those weeks.
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FRAMINGHAM, MA — Starting the week of April 5, the Framingham Department of Public Works will begin its Citywide Street Sweeping Program.
Street sweeping will be completed in zones. Zone 1 is scheduled for Monday-Tuesday, April 5-6, weather permitting. View the Citywide Sweeping Program Map to reference which zone your street/road is located in.
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Framingham, MA – The Town of Framingham Solid Waste Division is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at McCarthy Elementary, (8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA). You MUST arrive between 9:00am and 1:00pm, (no late arrivals!).
The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show their Framingham license). There is no cost for residents to participate.
From your house: Aerosol paint cans • Ammonia • Bleaches • Chemistry sets • Cleaners
• Drain cleaners • Dry cleaning fluid • Floor cleaners • Metal polish • Oven cleaners • Mercury items (fluorescent bulbs, thermostats, button batteries)
From your yard: Cesspool cleaners • Insecticides • Pesticides • Weed killer • Fertilizers • Pool chemicals • Rodent killer
From your garage or shed: Adhesives / glues / resins • Brake and (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham has announced the details of the 2013 “Household Hazardous Waste Day” which will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at McCarthy Elementary, 8 Flagg Drive from 9:00am – 1:00pm, (with NO late arrivals!)
The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show Framingham license). There is no cost for residents to participate.
From your house: Aerosol paint cans • Ammonia • Bleaches • Chemistry sets • Cleaners (more…)