FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/3/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
Public Invited to Framingham Community Gardens Design Meetings
FRAMINGHAM – Residents are invited to attend two public meetings on Saturday, March 23rd to share input into designs for potential community gardens at two neighborhood parks in South Framingham.
Transition Framingham and the Framingham Community Gardens Working Group, in partnership with the City of Framingham’s Department of Planning & Community Development, Department of Parks & Recreation, and Agricultural Advisory Committee, have been awarded Community Preservation Act funding from the Community Preservation Committee to develop designs for possible new community garden sites at Bates Road Park and Roosevelt Park (project no. CPA23-019, “Design Study for New Community Garden Sites in Framingham”).
On Saturday, March 23, there will be two opportunities for the public to participate in the design process. Please join the City and community partners at either or both of the following times and locations:
Facilitated by design consultant RDLA, the March 23 meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about this project, hear about the unique opportunities at each park location, and discuss ideas for possible garden features.
Most importantly, attendees will have a chance to be involved in the design process by offering ideas and suggestions for how a portion of each of these parks might be used for community gardening.
Interpreters will be available on site for those who would like to participate in Spanish, Portuguese, or ASL.
Additional details:
- Rain Date: In the event of inclement weather on Saturday, March 23, the meetings will be rescheduled for the following Saturday, March 30.
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- Meeting Registration: Advance registration for the March 23 meetings is encouraged but not required. Please tell us which meeting(s) you plan to attend, how many people will be attending with you, and whether you are requesting interpretive services by filling out this Meeting Registration Form.
- If You are Unable to Attend on March 23: We still want to hear from you! Video recordings will be made available after the event, along with a form where you can submit your comments, ideas, and suggestions. To be notified when meeting videos are available online, as well as to hear about future opportunities to provide your input, please Sign Up for our Email List.
- Who We Are: A grassroots environmental organization that has been active in Framingham since 2011, Transition Framingham’s mission is to help Framingham move away from fossil fuel dependence to local resilience and sustainability.
The Framingham Community Gardens Working Group, a project of Transition Framingham, aims to increase edible gardening within the Framingham community.
- Thank You: This project received funding assistance from the residents of Framingham through the Framingham Community Preservation Act Fund.
- More Information: Visit www.FraminghamCommunityGardens.org for additional details about this grant project, the March 23 meetings, and other opportunities to provide your input.
You can also Sign Up for our Email List to stay connected and receive occasional updates.
If you have questions, email FraminghamCommunityGardens@gmail.com
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