Frequently Asked Questions

The MassDEP maintains a searchable database of all documents related to releases and sites submitted to the agency. You can access it at the Energy & Environmental Affairs Data Portal.

Framingham is part of the Northeast Region of MassDEP, with the regional office located in Woburn, MA. Issues or complaints can be reported in the following ways:

• Online: Report Environmental Violations
• Phone: Call the Environmental Strike Force at 1-888-846-5283

No. Due to space limitations, the Health Department no longer maintains these records. All MCP documents are now submitted electronically, and historic documents have been scanned by MassDEP into digital format. All submitted documents are available through the Energy & Environmental Affairs Data Portal.

Yes. Licensed Site Professionals (LSPs) are authorized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to oversee the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites. They may also be hired to interpret information in MCP files and answer questions. A list of LSPs can be found at Find an LSP.

Yes. Many releases are minor and do not result in any future restrictions on the property. More complex releases can limit future uses of a property, but it is rare for a release to result in a total restriction of all uses.

The City of Framingham’s Brownfields Program can assist with development of properties that have a history of contamination. Learn more at Brownfields Redevelopment | City of Framingham.

The Brownfields Program is a federally funded initiative that promotes the redevelopment of environmentally impacted properties through grants, technical assistance, and tax incentives. More information is available on the City’s Brownfields Redevelopment page.