General Interest

IRS Extends 2021 Tax Filing Deadline, Mass Acts to Move State Date

March 18th, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In addition to having the date for Q3 Real Estate Tax payment extended to May 1st, 2021, those in Framingham are getting a little relief with Federal and most likely with (MA) State income tax filing for 2020 tax year…. [read more].

Framingham Tax Bills Delayed, State Late Approving Rate

January 21st, 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA  – Long time property owners in Framingham were starting to wonder why no quarterly tax bills were showing up in their mail.  In response, the City released a statement concerning “City of Framingham Tax Bills”. In it, the explanation was, “The City of Framingham’s Real Estate and Personal Property bills will be delayed. The reason… [read more].

Framingham MassPike Exit 111 and Exit 117

December 3rd, 2020

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In the days before GPS, people asking for directions to Framingham from the east or west would be told to “take the Pike and get off at Exit 12 or Exit 13” depending where in Framingham they were going. “The Pike” as locals call it, also known as the MassPike, (shortened from “Massachusetts Turnpike”),… [read more].

Framingham Construction & Traffic Alerts, Week of Nov. 22-28, 2020

November 20th, 2020

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham has released the following traffic alerts for the week of November 22nd – 28th, 2020, (note: construction schedules are weather permitting and are subject to change). Cedar Street – Gas Main Relay – Eversource Gas will continue installing gas service lines on Cedar Street. A one-way alternating traffic pattern will… [read more].

Framingham Cancels Popular Christmas Tree Lighting Event

November 20th, 2020

FRAMINGHAM, MA – In past years a town-wide effort was made to bring people together to light the “Official” Christmas Tree in Downtown Framingham.  At past tree lightings, school children would carol on the steps of the Memorial Building, Santa might have shown up riding atop a Framingham Fire Engine, and after the tree lighting children would… [read more].

Area Residents Feel Cape Earthquake

November 8th, 2020

FRAMINGHAM, MA — Did you feel mild ground shaking this morning?   Thousands of residents of Massachusetts, in areas from Cape Cod to Metrowest to the Berkshires and into Connecticut reported feeling light tremors to The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The USGS reported a 4.0 magnitude earthquake occured… [read more].

Framingham Construction & Traffic Alerts (Week of Nov 8-14, 2020)

November 6th, 2020

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham will be performing the following highway / road work and utility projects during the week of November 8th – 20th, 2020.  Expect delays or detours as described below: Beaver Street Bridge – punch list items. Expect minor delays at times. Bethany Road – Eversource Gas will continue relaying gas main… [read more].

Framingham Construction & Traffic Alerts (week of Nov. 9th-16th, 2019)

November 9th, 2019

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Public Works Department has released the following list of scheduled construction and traffic alerts for the week of November 9th through the 16th, 2019. Please note, construction schedules are weather permitting and are subject to change. Arlington Street Water Work, ­ Saturday, November 9, 2019, 8 AM ­ 4 PM — the Water… [read more].

Framingham 2019 Open Burning Season (Jan 15 - May 1)

January 15th, 2019

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham announced today that Massachusetts burn season opens January 15 and runs through May 1. Residents may obtain an Open Outdoor Burning Permit by phone or online. To obtain a permit by phone, call the Framingham Fire Department permit line at (508) 532-5942, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on each day during which… [read more].

Framingham Road Work / Traffic Alerts (Oct. 21-27, 2018)

October 19th, 2018

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham has released the following traffic alerts for the week of October 21st-27th, 2018, (note: construction schedules are weather permitting and are subject to change). Concord Street: Expect significant traffic delays as crews perform utility and roadway improvements during the day and night hours in areas along Concord Street between Cochituate Road… [read more].