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Framingham Area Home Prices Rise Faster Than National Average

June 3rd, 2023

FRAMINGHAM, MA – According to a Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index (FHFA HPI®) report U.S. house prices rose 4.3 percent in the year between the first quarter of 2022 and 2023 Q1. While U.S. home prices are still rising, the increase from 2022 Q1 to 2023 Q1 were nowhere near the jump seen in the… [read more].

Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, July 31, 2021

July 15th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m. at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Ave., Framingham MA 01702. Household hazardous waste is banned from disposal in trash or recycling by state law. The DPW’s Sanitation Division sponsors annual household… [read more].

Beware: Unlicensed Driveway Paving Contractor Operating in Framingham

July 8th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) and Police Department have been notified about several occurrences with a un-licensed company offering “discount” driveway paving work. The company offers paving services at a discounted rate, claiming the job can be completed that day with hot top mix leftover from another job. Residents who have hired… [read more].

Framingham Continues Local Energy Cost Saving Efforts

April 24th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Framingham has been selected by Eversource, its local electric and gas utility, to participate in the Mass Save® Municipal Partnership Program for the second consecutive year. Through the program, Framingham will strengthen its efforts to support and empower all residents and businesses to save energy, cut costs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through Mass… [read more].

Framingham Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, May 1st, 2021

April 16th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, May 1st 2021, at the DPW Operations Center, 100 Western Avenue, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is open to all Framingham residents, and proof of residency and face coverings will be required to attend this event…. [read more].

Helicopter to Apply Granular Mosquito Control Over Framingham Wetlands, April 19-30, 2021

April 15th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will use a helicopter to apply a bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) over wetland areas located in Framingham, April 19-30, 2021, between dusk and 11:30 p.m. The application is scheduled for Framingham’s wetlands that are located in the vicinity of Angelica Drive, Callahan State Park, Fairbanks Road, Palmer… [read more].

Framingham Spring Curbside Leaf and Brush Info

April 13th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Department of Public Works will begin its spring curbside brush and leaf collection at the end of April. Leaves will be collected first, April 26-30, and brush will be picked up May 3-7 on residents’ regularly scheduled trash/recycling collection days during those weeks…. [read more].

Framingham Public Works to Begin Citywide Street Sweeping

April 1st, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Starting the week of April 5, the Framingham Department of Public Works will begin its Citywide Street Sweeping Program. Street sweeping will be completed in zones. Zone 1 is scheduled for Monday-Tuesday, April 5-6, weather permitting. View the Citywide Sweeping Program Map to reference which zone your street/road is located in…. [read more].

Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday April 12th

April 7th, 2014

Framingham, MA – The Town of Framingham Solid Waste Division is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at McCarthy Elementary, (8 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA). You MUST arrive between 9:00am and 1:00pm, (no late arrivals!). The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show their Framingham license). … [read more].

Household Hazardous Waste Day - Sept. 28th, 2013

September 7th, 2013

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham has announced the details of the 2013 “Household Hazardous Waste Day” which will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013, at McCarthy Elementary, 8 Flagg Drive from 9:00am – 1:00pm, (with NO late arrivals!) The recycling and disposal program is open to Framingham residents only, (who must show Framingham license).  There… [read more].