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.
New digital parking meters installed in Downtown Framingham Central Business District.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham has installed 146 new “Smart Parking Meters” in the Downtown Framingham Central Business District.
The new meters replace the old coin-operated ones that were removed for the recently completed downtown sidewalk renovations.
The new meters are smart meters and take both credit cards and coins.
The new meters are located in the Downtown Framingham central business district, on Concord Street, Hollis Street, Howard Street, Park Street and Union Avenue
Metered parking fees are $1.25 per hour or $2 for two hours.
Maximum parking time is two hours.
Framingham will enforce parking Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays and holidays are free.
According to information on the manufacturer’s website, (IPS Group), the new M5™ Single Space Meters have advanced capabilities to handle Pay-by-Phone, Token, Permit, optional NFC/contactless payment, as well as software integration for real-time data, Parking Enforcement, Advanced Data Analysis and more. The units can be solar powered and managed via wireless network configuration.
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 114th Running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 19, 2010.
Marathoners will leave the Hopkinton starting line in groups and waves starting at 9:00am. With up to 25,000 expected to participate this year, it will take an hour and a half to get all the marathoners over the starting line and headed towards Boston.
The schedule below lists the groups and starting times: (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – New parking regulations based on findings and recommendations by the Framingham Traffic and Roadway Safety Committee, (TRSC), and approved by the Framingham Board of Selectman have significant implications for those who want to, or need to park “on street” in Framingham.
Framingham's new parking signs take a bit of reading. This one is at motorist eye-level at the intersection where Speen Street meets Old Connecticut Path.
Placement of new signs, and the removal of other signs has cleared up confusion about where and when you can park, (and caused confusion in others areas).
The major points of the new parking regulations are;
Overnight on-street parking [of passenger cars] is now allowed, (so long as parking is not prohibited by other parking regulations). Effective January 1, 2010
On-street parking is now regulated by a year-roundodd/even system. (Parking is allowed on even numbered side of street in even number years, odd numbered side in odd number years). Effective May 1, 2010.
The (2) hour on-street parking restriction is being eliminated townwide; but, in two “zones”, (the Framingham Center/State College area, and the Downtown Framingham / Hospital area), there will now be a (3) hour parking limit from 6AM to 6PM, (Monday through Friday). Effective May 1, 2010.
These new regulations are the outcome of several public meetings where input from residents, from Town departments, as well as input from business owners and other (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Today, Wednesday, February 10th,2010, will be an early dismissal day. Due to inclement weather,with several inches of snow predicted, students will be released at the school’s early dismissal times. Please call your students’ schools for details.
The Framingham Police Department has advised residents of a snow emergency in effect through Thursday.
Parking is prohibited on all major arteries as designated by red and white signage.
Reminder: The Winter Parking Ban prohibits parking on the odd numbered side of the street.
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.
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
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.
