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  • Litter Layer Fire Danger

    Litter Layer Fire Danger

    Framingham, MA - spring litter layer, trees
    The sun shines through the trees.

    Framingham, MA – The litter layer refers to the layer of dead leaves, twigs, and other organic material that litters the ground in wooded areas. Many people don’t realize just how much of a fire hazard this material poses in early spring.

    With no leaves on the trees, the full heat of the early spring sun makes it’s way through the trees.  Although the ground may still be wet from snow melt and spring rains, the topmost layer of organic material quickly dries posing a fire threat in and near wooded areas.

    Many residential neighborhoods in Framingham are heavily wooded.  Over the winter, leaves, twigs and other materials may have fallen from trees or been blown from the surrounding area and collected in corners of flower beds, along fences, or up against the side of a building.

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  • 2006 Spring Into Arts Calendar Now Available

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – START Framingham Partnership’s Spring into Arts Calendar covering local events from April 17th through May 21st is now available both online on framingham.com as well as in booklet form.

    Thanks to Bose Corporation, who donated the printing, you can pick up a booklet at the Framingham Libraries, as well as the many museums, art studios, cultural organizations, and businesses around Framingham.

    Copies will also be available at events, including the kick-off event, the Framingham Rotary Club’s Annual Multicultural Fair at the Town Hall and Civic League. The Fair is Marathon Monday, April 17th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

    The mission of the START Framingham Partnership is to strengthen community life in Framingham and to contribute to the cultural broadening, deepening and diversifying participation in the arts and cultural activities.

    framingham.com will publish any changes and updates to the calendar.

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