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PUBLIC HEALTH
Mission
The mission of the Framingham Division of Public Health is to equitably protect and promote the health of the diverse populations that live, learn, work, and Play in the City of Framingham.
Important News
Syringes can be disposed at the following two locations:
- Framingham Public Health Department located at 188 Concord Street.
- Hours of Operation: M, W, Th: 8:30-5:00pm; Tue: 8:30-7:00pm; Fri: 8:30-12:30pm.
- The kiosk is located in the main lobby. Street and lot parking are available. Please be mindful of the restricted parking signs.
- Framingham Recycling Drop-Off Center located at 255 Mount Wayte Avenue.
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Recycling Only) |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
- Coming Soon - Syringe disposal will be available at the Edward Kennedy Community Health Center located at 354 Waverly Street, Framingham. Call the center at 508-370-0113 before making a visit.
The syringe kiosks are for the disposal of individuals syringes, not for businesses.
HEALTH PERMITS
The City of Framingham will be moving online Permitting and Licensing to OpenGov starting July 1st, 2025.
To use OpenGov Permitting and Licensing you will need to go through a simple account creation process. With this account you will have a single place to check on your permits/licenses, payments and communicate with staff.
Click here to visit the Public Health Online OpenGov Applications page.
Public Health Permits via OPENGOV:
Animals
Body Art & Bodywork
- Body Art Establishment Permit and Plan Review Application
- Body Art Practitioner (Individual) Permit Application
- Bodywork Establishment Permit Application
- Bodywork Practitioner (Individual) Permit Application
Childcare & Youth Programs
- After School, Daycare and Drop-in Program Food Permit Waiver Application
- Recreational Camp Permit Application
Demolition & Soil Testing
Food Establishments & Events
- Food Establishment Permit to Operate Application
- Food Establishment Plan Review Application
- Temporary or Seasonal Event Food Establishment Permit Application
- Residential (Cottage) Kitchen Food Operation Permit Application and Review
- Mobile Food Establishment Permit to Operate and Plan Review Application
- Frozen Dessert License Application
- Catering Operation Plan Review Application
- Catering Event Notification
Housing & Rentals
Marijuana
Pools & Tanning
- Swimming Pool Construction Plan Review Application
- Swimming Pool Permit to Operate Application
- Tanning Facility License Application and Plan Review
Tobacco & Smoke
- Tobacco Product Sales Application
- Tobacco Product Sales Permit Application (Non-Age Restricted)
- Smoke Accessory Application
Waste & Disposal
- Rubbish, Garbage, Sanitary Sewage and/or Other Offensive Substances Removal, Transport & Dispose Permit Application
- Disposal System Installer Permit Application
- Septic Disposal System Construction Permit Application
- Sewage Disposal System Abandonment Application
- Septic Plan Review Application
- Septic Transfer Station Application
Wells & Water
Resources
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Bill Murphy
Director of Public Health
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Public Health Department
Physical Address
188 Concord St, First Floor
Nurse Office: 188 Concord St
Framingham, MA 01702
Mailing Address
150 Concord St
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-532-5470Fax: 508-532-5760
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
8:30 am - 5 pm
TUESDAY
8:30 am -7 pm
FRIDAY
8:30 am - 12:30 pm