Framingham DPW facility, located at 100 Western Ave.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works is holding an open house with a touch-a-truck event on Saturday, May 20th, 2023.
The free public event is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 100 Western Avenue. Attendees can get up close and personal with the DPW vehicles that keep our city running smoothly.
There will be painting and coloring, sandbox activities, games, and demonstrations during the open house. There will also be light refreshments and snacks, as well as giveaways.
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.
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, WellingtonAvenue, 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.
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).
Asphalt heaves and cracks in winter from poor drainage due to poor planning, a bad mix or poor workmanship.
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.
Be prepared to stop, (and wait), as construction continues on many roads in Framingham.
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 June 27th – July 3rd, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.
Blackberry Lane (Sewer Pump Station) – Work continues. Expect moderate delays. A detour will be in effect during construction.
Edgell Road (Gas Main Replacement) – Eversource gas will continue replacing gas main on Edgell Road between the Nobscot intersection and Donovan Drive. Expect moderate delays. Lane shifts and/or a one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect.
Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop, (and wait), as construction continues on many roads in Framingham.
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 May 9th – May 15th, 2021. Please note: Construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.
Edgell Road Gas Main Replacement – Eversource gas will continue replacing gas main on Edgell Road between the Nobscot intersection and Donovan Drive. Expect moderate delays. Lane shifts and/or a one-way alternating traffic pattern will be in effect.
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.
Drivers are alerted to Be Prepared To Stop, (and wait), as construction continues in Framingham.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Commuters should be aware that there may be traffic delays due to road construction and other work being done in the the City of Framingham during the week of October 7th through 13th, 2018.
Below is a list of scheduled road work:
Concord Street: Expect minor traffic delays as crews perform utility improvements in areas along Cherry Street to School Street and A Street south of Bonito Drive between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Cottage Street: Expect moderate delays as crews perform utility improvements between School Street and Danforth Street between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Flanagan Drive: Expect minor delays as crews perform utility improvements along the sidewalk between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Fountain Street: Expect minor delays as crews perform roadway improvements overnight between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. A detour will be in place for this work.
Indian Head Heights: Expect minor delays as crews continue utility work on Indian Head Heights between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Lanewood Avenue: Roadway closure between Briarwood Road and Waveney Road until November as crews perform utility improvements under the aqueduct. Traffic will detour onto Angelica Drive and Waveney Way to access Waveney Road.
Little Farms Road: Expect minor delays as crews perform utility improvements between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Nixon Road: Expect moderate delays on Tuesday, October 9 and Wednesday, October 10 as crews complete punchlist items on the roadway from Edmands Road to Parmenter Road and Parmenter Road to the Marlborough town line between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Old Connecticut Path: Expect moderate delays on Friday, October 12 as crews complete punchlist items from School Street to the Wayland town line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Dinsmore Avenue: Dinsmore Avenue will be closed as crews make utility improvements. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Speen Street: Expect minor traffic impacts as crews complete punchlist items on Speen Street between Old Conn. Path and Cochituate Road between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Union Avenue: Northbound travel (heading toward Route 9) will be permitted through the work zone (between Melrose Street and Walnut Street). Southbound traffic between Walnut Street and Melrose Street is NOT permitted; traffic will be detoured to Franklin Street (southbound) to Melrose Street to reconnect with Union Avenue. All trucks and over-sized vehicles heading southbound must use Franklin Street. Two-way local traffic traveling between Main Street and Walnut Street will be maintained.
Additionally, work will take place in the area of the MetroWest Medical Center on Lincoln, Thurber, Myrtle, Learned and Evergreen Streets. Please take notice of posted parking restrictions.
The City requests that motorists do not cut through residential side streets or parking lots to circumvent the detour; that type of activity can create traffic issues and unsafe situations for pedestrians.
Click image above to download a printable (.PDF) copy of the 2013 Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day flyer.
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.
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
From your house: Aerosol paint cans • Ammonia • Bleaches • Chemistry sets • Cleaners (more…)
Framingham DPW to pick up Christmas Trees week of January 14th-18th, 2013.
FRAMINGHAM, MA– The Christmas tree in your home is most likely very dried out — and should be seen as a fire hazard.
The Town of Framingham Department of Public Works will be collecting Christmas Trees during the week of January 14th through the 18th, 2013.
During that week, you should put your tree on the curb on your normal trash collection day.
If you plan to leave the tree up for the next week or so, make sure there is plenty of water in the base. Check the water daily.
On the other hand, if you’ve already started cleaning up, and moved the Christmas tree outdoors, you should make sure it is far away from any [cigarette] smoking areas or other possible sources of (more…)
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