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  • Framingham Traffic Alerts (July 11th – 15th, 2011)

    Framingham Traffic Alerts (July 11th – 15th, 2011)

    Framingham Traffic Sign - Be Prepared to Stop
    Signs placed near "A" St. and Concord St. road and sewer construction sites advise drivers that they should be prepared to stop.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA– Roadwork on several major capital improvement projects in town will continue this week, (Monday through Friday, July 11 through July 15, 2011).

    Major delays due to backed up traffic and detours around some of the work sites can add to driving times, so motorists should plan accordingly.

    The Town of Framingham’s Department of Public Works / Highway Division / Capital Projects website offers residents and visitors to Framingham helpful information about current and upcoming construction projects.

    You can view up to date traffic alerts, maps of project worksites and traffic detours, and sign up to receive email alerts for all or any of the currently listed projects.

    The email traffic advisory for the week of July 11th through July 15th, 2011 indicate that: (more…)

  • Framingham After Dark – Friday June 3, 2011

    Framingham After Dark – Friday June 3, 2011

    Framingham After Dark
    Things to do in Framingham, MA after the sun goes down!

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Looking for some great live entertainment? A free movie? Something to do besides wander the mall? We’ve got a few suggestions for things to do tonight that include four live music venues and a movie at the main library. Here’s the details…

    Local favorites since the late 70’s The Back Pages Band featuring Doug Betschart and Inky Fair, (formerly of Fair, Yates & Betschart), will be playing at Nobscots Cafe from 9:00PM ’til closing. For great live (more…)

  • Rte 9 Resurfacing Project / Informational Meeting

    MetroWest Growth Management Committee, The 495/MetroWest Partnership and representatives from The Highway Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will hold an informational meeting regarding the upcoming Rte 9 resurfacing project on Thursday, April 1, at 7:00PM in Framingham Town Hall.

    According to MassDOT, the Route 9 resurfacing project in Natick and Framingham has been awarded, a contract signed and a Notice To Proceed issued.

    On Thursday April 1 at 7 pm at the Framingham Town Hall, MassDOT representatives will be presenting an update on the Route 9 Resurfacing Project from Walnut Street in Natick to the Framingham/Southborough Town Line.

    The purpose of the meeting is to inform town officials, abutters, interested citizens and regional employers about the logistics of the upcoming construction project. Items to be discussed include construction schedule, temporary impacts, and communication procedures.  It should be noted that the majority of construction will be on a night-time schedule, typically from 9:00PM to 5:30AM.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact MetroWest Growth Managment Committee at 508-881-2924.

  • MassDOT Forum on Route 9 Resurfacing

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – MA Dept. of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Highway Division is holding a forum for businesses that may be impacted by the planned Route 9 Resurfacing Project from the Southborough/Framingham town line to Maine Avenue in Natick.

    MassDOT would like to provide the affected businesses with specific background on the project in order to address their anticipated questions on traffic and access to their properties. The forum is taking place on Thursday, December 17th from 8:30 ­ 10:30 AM, in meeting space being provided by the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road in Framingham.

    Given the impacts of this project on both Framingham and Natick, if you know of businesses that will be affected, please let them know about the forum.

    Jessica Strunkin, Deputy Director of Public Policy & Public Affairs for the 495/MetroWest Partnership is coordinating registration for this event. Please contact her at (774) 760-0495 ext. 103 or jessica@495partnership.org.