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  • Framingham Blizzard Warning – December 26,2010

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham’s automated emergency phone system dialed town residents twice today.

    The first call was to announce that the National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for today — from noon on Sunday, December 26, 2010 until Monday, December 27 at 6:00pm, and the town could expect 15″ to 20″ snow.

    Residents were advised that there would be no parking on all artierial roads, (which are posted with red and white signs).  Also, the call advised that although standard odd/even parking was in effect for all non-arterial roads, that residents were advised to seek off street parking as vehicles will be towed if they interfere with plowing operations.

    A second call came advising residents that no trash pickup would occur on Monday December 27, 2010, and reminding residents not to place trash or recycling recepticles on the curb (as snow cleanup will likely still be taking place).

    Monday would have been a heavy trash day as it will be the first scheduled trash pickup day after Christmas.  In past years, before the phone alert system was in place and used for such notices some residents would put trash out that would not get picked up, and it would either hinder snow plowing — or barrels were hit by plows causing a mess, (needless to say, the barrels did not fare well).

    Trash and recycle schedules are moved up by one day, (e.g.- if your trash was to go out Monday, it should be put out Tuesday instead — if your regular day is Tuesday, put it out Wednesday, etc).

    If you have questions or problems regarding either snow removal or trash pickup, contact the Framingham Department of Public Works, (Highway Division or Solid Waste Division), at (508) 532-6030.

    For (non-emergency) issues related to parking during the storm, (vehicle blocking a street, parking questions, etc),  contact the Framingham Police at (508) 872-1212.

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  • NEW YEAR’S EVE 2008 SNOW EMERGENCY

    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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  • Parking in Framingham Public Forum

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Town of Framingham, through its consultant the BETA Group Inc., is conducting a study of Framingham’s parking issues.

    The study will evaluate the Town’s current parking policies, particularly the two-hour limit and the ban on overnight parking. The Town is interested in hearing what citizens and businesses have to say about parking in Framingham.

    A public forum about parking is scheduled for:

    January 7, 2009 – 7:00 PM
    The Blumer Room, (in the basement of Memorial Hall)

    Come hear about what BETA has found regarding the Town’s parking issues, how other communities regulate parking, and what options are on the table to improve the situation. Please attend and let the Town and its representatives know what you think. They want to ensure that our parking regulations work for everyone, so they need your input!

    For additional information, please contact the Community & Economic Development Division at: 508-532-5505, or planning.department@framingham.gov

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  • 2008 Winter Parking Regulations Start November 1st

    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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  • Winter Parking Regulations Start November 1st

    Reminder Message from Town Manager

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — This is the fourth year of formal winter parking regulations in Framingham. There are two tiers to this program: one is a standing parking prohibition and the other comes into play only when a snow emergency is declared and announced through the media.

    The permanent part of the program bans parking for 24 hours a day on the even numbered side of all streets from November 1, 2006 to April 1, 2007. The side of the street prohibited alternates each year to make the program equitable. Parking meter spaces are exempt, as are streets where parking is permanently prohibited on one side of the street for the entire length of the street.

    The purpose of these restrictions is to keep all streets passable for the entire winter. It is the responsibility of the building owner to provide off street parking for their own cars and those of their tenants.

    The second portion of the ban prohibits all parking on posted arterial routes during a snow emergency. Vehicles parked on these posted routes will be towed during a declared snow emergency. 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), which is also available via streaming video on our website at www.framinghamma.gov.

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