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  • First Ever “Keep Framingham Beautiful Week” Oct. 16-24, 2021

    First Ever “Keep Framingham Beautiful Week” Oct. 16-24, 2021

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — A group of local citizens who organize themselves online as a Facebook group called “Keep Framingham Beautiful” is launching the first ever “Keep Framingham Beautiful Week”, Saturday October 16th through Sunday October 24th, 2021.

    According to a notice on their website, they “will mostly be encouraging folks to do small clean ups on their own or in self organized groups” on weekdays, and will be performing (3) larger scale group cleanups during the weekends.

    Weekend Cleanups:

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts: Sept. 19th – 25th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts: Sept. 19th – 25th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Drivers are alerted to be prepared to stop as work 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 September 19th through the 25th, 2021.

    Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    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.

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts: Sept. 12th – 18th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts: Sept. 12th – 18th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Drivers are alerted to be prepared to stop as work 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 September 12th through the 18th, 2021.

    Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station – Punch-list items. Expect minor delays.

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts Week of August 8-14, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts Week of August 8-14, 2021

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Be prepared to stop, or find alternate routes as Public Works projects continues on many roads in Framingham, MA.

    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 July 18th-24th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change. 

    Arlington Street Water and Sewer Improvements Design Work – contractor will conduct soil explorations on Alexander, Summit, and Eames Street. Expect minor delays at times.

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts: Week of July 4th-10th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts: Week of July 4th-10th, 2021

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    Be prepared to stop or take a detour 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 July 4th-10th, 2021. Please note: construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Blackberry Lane Sewer Pump Station – Pump station work continues. Blackberry Lane at Millwood Street will be closed to through traffic during work hours and a detour will be in effect. Please seek an alternate route.

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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts: June 27th-July 3rd, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts: June 27th-July 3rd, 2021

    Framingham Traffic / Detour Signs
    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.

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  • Framingham Traffic Advisory: June 6-12, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Advisory: June 6-12, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts, Detours, Delays, sign: Be Prepared to Stop
    Plan ahead for delays and be prepared to stop as many Framingham projects are underway.

    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 6th – 12th, 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.

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  • Framingham Road Work Traffic Alerts for May 30 – June 5, 2021

    Framingham Road Work Traffic Alerts for May 30 – June 5, 2021

    Framingham Traffic Alerts, Detours, Delays, sign: Be Prepared to Stop
    Plan ahead for delays, Framingham roadway projects are under way.

    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 30th – June 5th, 2021. Please note: Construction schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.

    Edgell Road Gas Main Replacement – Eversource gas continues 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.

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  • Nobscot Shopping Center Progress Continues

    Nobscot Shopping Center Progress Continues

    Nobscot Shopping Center now actively leasing out vacant stores.
    New sign advertising that Nobscot Shopping Center is now actively attempting to lease out vacant stores. (photo courtesy of Rick McKenna)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – I have been lucky enough to be involved with the various parties interested in seeing the Nobscot Shopping Center revitalized, and today had a chance to discuss the center’s future with the point-man from the newly hired property management company.

    Jeff Bruk of Boylston Realty Advisors has been tasked with leasing out the vacant stores in the shopping center.

    Jeff has just planted his “FOR LEASE” sign in the shopping center’s parking lot, and has designed a Nobscot Shopping Center leasing information brochure to  market the property, (it’s in PDF format, Adobe Acrobat reader is needed to view file)

    I specifically asked Jeff about the former Texaco Gas Station which is part of the property, (located at the Edgell Rd. entrance to the plaza), and although they, (more…)

  • Nobscot Shopping Center to be Redeveloped

    Nobscot Shopping Center to be Redeveloped

    (PHOTO) Former Coutryfare Star Market at 770 Water Street sits vacant in Framingham, MA
    Formerly a Coutryfare Star Market grocery store, the largest retail space in the Nobscot Shopping Center has sat vacant for nearly a decade.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Since reporting that the owners of the Nobscot Shopping Center had demolished the vintage sign that stood out front for the past half-century, there have been only small bits of news about the property’s future.

    I had this article almost finished last night, but was waiting for a reply from Steve Sylven, an official spokesperson for SuperValu Inc., (NYSE: SVU)

    While most of the complaints about the shopping center have been directed at Centercorp Retail Properties, Inc., the listed agent for the plaza — it appears Centercorp’s hands are literally tied, preventing them from doing anything at the plaza.

    According to Steve, “SuperValu”, the parent company of (more…)