Framingham Public Works

10/14/2026

TODAY, October 14 at 11 a.m.

MEET FRAMINGHAM’S NEW DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS!

Join us at the Callahan Center on Wednesday at 11 AM for a special visit from the City of Framingham Department of Public Works and a chance to meet Eric Johnson, Framingham’s new Director of Public Works.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the DPW team will also be bringing plants in pink pots that they have been propagating and growing to share as a special gift.

Stop by, meet Eric and members of the DPW team and help us welcome them to the Callahan!

10/13/2026

UPDATE: Eversource MA construction hours on Water Street will start on Thursday, October 15. Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic will be one-way, alternating.

10/13/2026

City of Framingham Announces Fall Curbside Brush and Yard Waste Collection for Week of October 19

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham’s Sanitation Division will conduct its annual fall curbside brush collection during the week of October 19, 2026.

Residents should place eligible brush at the curb on their regular trash collection day during that week.

A separate collection vehicle will be dispatched to collect yard waste on other weekes.

Collection will take place exclusively during the designated week and will occur on a resident’s regular trash day

How to Prepare Brush for Collection
Residents must follow the City’s collection guidelines to ensure materials are collected.

Brush: Sticks, twigs, branches, and shrubs must be no more than 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length. Brush must be bundled and tied securely with string or twine (no wire) or placed in a reusable container marked “yard waste.”

Important Reminders:

Brush must meet the specified size limits and be properly bundled or placed in an approved reusable container.

Materials that do not meet the collection guidelines will be left at the curb.

Residents are encouraged to prepare their materials in advance and place them curbside on their scheduled trash collection day during the week of October 19 by 7 a.m.

For questions about curbside brush and yard waste collection, contact the City of Framingham Sanitation Division at 508-532-6001.

The office is located at 100 Western Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702, and is open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

10/12/2026

Road Construction Update: Prindiville Ave & Burdette Ave

DPW’s contractor, Walnut, Warren & Burdette, will be performing sewer and water main work next week on Prindiville Ave and Burdette Ave.

PGS will be installing 30-inch gravity sewer on Prindiville Ave, with the work zone located near the Hampden Rd intersection.

Pending satisfactory temporary water bypass test results, crews will also begin connecting residents along Prindiville Ave to the temporary water bypass.

A separate crew will be installing water main on Burdette Ave.

Work Hours: 7 AM to approximately 3 PM or later.

Traffic Impacts: Prindiville Ave and Burdette Ave will be closed to through traffic during construction hours. Local traffic will be permitted.

Motorists and residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and use caution when traveling through the construction area.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure work progresses.

Department of Public Works (DPW)

10/12/2026

Road Construction Update: Central Street

DPW contractor P. Gioioso & Sons (PGS), this week will continue water system improvements on Central Street between Kellogg Street and the Massachusetts Turnpike (MassPike) overpass.

Planned work includes:

* Connecting water services to the new water main west of Prospect Street.

* Installing new water main between Highgate Street and Summer Street.

* Installing a temporary water bypass just west of the MassPike overpass.

PGS’s subcontractor, Insituform, will also perform trenchless sewer service rehabilitation at various locations along Central Street.

Work Hours and Traffic Impacts

Work is expected to take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. or later.

Alternating traffic will be in effect, and motorists should expect delays and plan accordingly.

The Department of Public Works appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as these important infrastructure improvements continue.

10/12/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Eversource Gas Construction Beginning October 14

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is notifying residents that Eversource Gas will begin daytime construction on Wednesday, October 14, to install a new gas main and gas services on Water Street, between Brook Street and Park Avenue.

The project will also include construction on Cart Path and Costa Circle.

During construction, traffic will be managed using alternating one-way traffic patterns.

Work hours and traffic details will be confirmed following an on-site meeting with Eversource on Tuesday morning, October 13.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work moves forward. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Works.

10/12/2026

Street Milling Scheduled for October 14
D & R is scheduled to perform street milling on Wednesday, October 14, weather permitting. Work is expected to be completed in one day, with operations taking place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Milling will proceed in the following order:

Saxony Road, Saxony Terrace, and Cottage Street — from Danforth Street to School Street
Danforth Street — from the bridge to Cottage Street
Centennial Place — as the final location
Traffic Impacts and Detours
During milling operations, the affected streets will be closed to through traffic but remain accessible to emergency vehicles, buses, and authorized vehicles.

Please refer to the attached detour maps for Cottage Street and Danforth Street, and plan accordingly.

Upcoming Paving
Paving will be scheduled as soon as possible following the milling work. We will keep residents informed as the schedule is finalized.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these necessary roadway improvements. Weather conditions may affect the schedule.

10/11/2026

City of Framingham Announces Route 126 (Hollis Street) Resurfacing Project Beginning October 15

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham is notifying residents and motorists that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will begin resurfacing and related roadway improvements along Route 126 (Hollis Street) on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Work is expected to continue into November.

The project extends along Hollis Street from the Ashland town line to Winthrop Street and is being completed as part of a MassDOT district-wide resurfacing contract.

In addition to roadway resurfacing, the project includes sidewalk replacement, pedestrian improvements, drainage improvements, and pavement markings. Early work activities will include replacing existing sidewalks within the project limits with new concrete sidewalks.

Traffic Impacts and Construction Schedule

Construction activities are expected to take place Monday through Friday during daytime hours. Motorists should anticipate intermittent lane closures and possible traffic delays while work is underway. Local access will be maintained throughout construction.

MassDOT anticipates completing work in phases, including enabling work, sidewalk replacement, pedestrian improvements, drainage improvements, roadway resurfacing, and pavement markings. Any work that cannot be completed before winter will resume as early as possible in spring 2027.

The City encourages residents and motorists who travel along Hollis Street to plan accordingly, allow additional travel time, and use caution when traveling through active construction areas.

Questions and Additional Information

For questions or concerns about the project, contact the Massachusetts Department of Transportation by email at [email protected].

The City of Framingham appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as MassDOT completes these improvements to Hollis Street.

10/11/2026

No curbside trash & recycling collection on Monday due to the federal holiday.

Monday's collection will be on Tuesday. The schedule will be on a one-day delay for the rest of the week.

Please put trash barrels out by 7 a.m. on your collection day!

10/09/2026

Framingham Public Works offices are closed on Monday.

Emergency services available only on Monday, October 12.

No curbside trash and recycling collection on Monday.

Service will be on a one-day delayed schedule for the rest of the week due to the federal holiday.