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  2. Government

    1. Office of the Mayor
      1. Executive Orders
        1. Order #2023-001
        2. Order #2023-002
        3. Order #2023-003
        4. Order #2023-004
        5. Order #2024-001
      2. Mayor's Summer Internship Program
        Available Positions with Job Descriptions
      3. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office
      4. FY25 Annual Report
    2. City Council
      1. City Councilors
        1. George King
        2. Janet Leombruno
        3. Christine A. Long
        4. Brandon Ward
        5. Mary Kate Feeney
        6. Michael Cannon
        7. Noval Alexander
        8. Philip R. Ottaviani, Jr
        9. Leora Mallach
        10. John Stefanini
        11. Tracey Bryant
        12. Back to Main City Council Page
      2. City Council Subcommittees
      3. Measures Voted by City Council
        1. 2018 City Council Measures
        2. 2019 City Council Measures
        3. 2020 City Council Measures
        4. 2021 City Council Measures
        5. 2022 City Council Measures
        6. 2023 City Council Measures
        7. 2024 City Council Measures
        8. 2025 City Council Measures
        9. 2026 City Council Measures
      4. Notice of Public Hearings
      5. Citations, Resolutions & Proclamations
        1. 2018 - 2021
        2. 2022 - 2025
        3. 2026-2029
      6. Framingham Youth Council
      7. Proclamation to Protect Reproductive Rights
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. 325th Celebration Committee
        1. Black History Honorees
          1. Abel Benson
          2. Brandale Randolph
          3. Crispus Attucks
          4. Daniel Louis Giro
          5. Dr. Frank A. Crossley
          6. Dr. Esther A. H. Hopkins
          7. Larry Garron
          8. Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
          9. Nicole Obi
          10. Olli Gadson
          11. Patrick Nizarudeen St.Pierre
          12. Peter Salem
          13. Ron Burton
          14. Royal L. Bolling Sr.
          15. Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller
          16. Todd Russell Hill
          17. Dr. Yvonne Spicer
        2. Women's History Honorees
          1. Theodora Alice Ruggles Kitson
          2. Esther Arville Hopkins
          3. Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller
          4. Josephine Collins
          5. Louise Parker Mayo
          6. Margaret Eloise Knight
          7. Annie E. Johnson
          8. Rep. Deborah D. Blumer
          9. Rep. Barbara E. Gray
          10. Claire F. Lavin
          11. Dolores “Dede” Coots
          12. Helen Pruyn
          13. Christa Corrigan McAuliffe
          14. Lydia Learned
          15. Edna Dean Proctor
          16. Sarah Clayes
          17. Maura Sticco-Ivins
          18. Dr. Leslie Woods Milne
          19. Carol Jane Getchell
          20. Nancy Dowd
      2. 2030 Advisory Council
      3. Agricultural Advisory Committee
      4. Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee
      5. Board of Assessors
      6. Board of Health
      7. Board of License Commissioners
      8. Cable Advisory Committee
      9. Capital Improvement Committee
      10. Charter Review Committee
      11. Community Development Committee
      12. Community Preservation Committee
        1. CPA Project Status
        2. CPC Resources and Background Documents
        3. CPC FAQ
        4. Community Preservation Plan
        5. FY2026 Community Preservation Plan Update
        6. 2026 Meeting Schedule
        7. Eligibility Requests
        8. Full Applications Received
        9. CPA Project - Full Application Instructions
        10. CPC Agendas & Minutes
        11. FY2026 Budget
        12. Interactive Project Map
      13. Conservation Commission
      14. Constables
      15. Council on Aging
      16. Cultural Council
        1. Grant Program
        2. Grants 2022
        3. Grants 2023
        4. Grants 2024
          1. Community Input Survey 2023
          2. Grant Priorities & Guidelines for 2025
        5. Grants 2025
        6. Memorial Arts Scholarship
        7. Award Receptions
        8. Meeting Minutes and Agendas
        9. Annual Reports
      17. Cushing Memorial Chapel Advisory Committee
      18. Disability Commission
        1. Article II, Section 23. Commission on Disability
        2. Disability Commission Fund Request Application
          Disability Commission Funding Rubric
      19. Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee
      20. Fair Housing Committee
      21. Framingham Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
      22. Framingham Historical Commission
      23. Framingham Housing Authority Board of Comrs.
      24. Framingham School Building Committee
      25. Historian
      26. Historic District Commission
      27. Human Relations Commission
      28. Loring Arena Advisory Committee
      29. Mayor’s Composting Task Force
      30. Mayor’s Community Center Advisory Committee
      31. Opioid Task Force
        Citizen Feedback Survey
      32. Park & Recreation Commission
        Powers & Duties of Commissioners
      33. Planning Board
      34. Police Advisory Committee
      35. Registrar of Voters
      36. Retirement Board
      37. South Middlesex Regional Vocational School Cmte
      38. Strategic Initiatives and Financial Oversight
      39. Sustainability Committee
      40. Team Framingham Steering Committee
      41. Traffic Commission
        1. Traffic Regulation Schedules
        2. Traffic Regulations PDF
      42. Veterans Council
      43. Welcoming Ordinance Commission
      44. Women, Children, and Families Commission
      45. Worker Protection Advisory Committee
      46. Youth Council
      47. Zoning Board of Appeals
    4. Charter & Code of the City of Framingham
      1. Charter Commission
        Charter Commission Documents
      2. Charter Review Committee
      3. Home Rule Charter
      4. Charter Review Suggestion Form
      5. Poll on Size of City Council
    5. City Solicitor’s Office
      1. Marijuana Regulation
        1. Policy on Social Equity
        2. Executed Host Community Agreements
        3. MAT Meeting Minutes and Reports
        4. Marijuana Advisory Team Archived Applications
        5. Scoring Methodologies and Criteria
        6. Host Community Transparency Practices Information
        7. Applicant Pool Data Information
        8. Host Community Agreement Applicant Data Pool
      2. Municipal Code
    6. Elected Officials
    7. Public Meeting Calendar
    8. Accounting
    9. Assessors Department
      1. Assessor's Map (PDF)
      2. Assessors Online Database
      3. GIS Mapping
      4. Assessors Forms & Links
      5. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
      6. Real Estate Taxes Exemptions and Deferrals 
      7. Income & Expenses Return - All Properties Types
    10. Callahan Center/Senior Services
      1. Callahan Courier Newsletter (PDF)
      2. Current Month's Calendar (PDF)
      3. Programs & Services
        1. Bi-Lingual Outreach
        2. Community Service
        3. Education
        4. Recreation / Socialization
        5. Social Services / Outreach
        6. Volunteer Program
        7. Wellness
        8. Range of Services
        9. Online Registration
      4. Range of Services
      5. Transportation
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. FAQs
      8. Council on Aging Advisory Board
      9. Callahan Learning & Cultural Programs (PDF)
      10. Framingham Senior Heroes Awards
      11. Property Tax Program (PDF)
    11. Capital Projects & Facilities Management
      1. Green Communities
      2. City Rental Venues
        1. City Commons
        2. Cushing Chapel
          Historic Cushing Memorial Hospital & Chapel
        3. Nevins Hall
      3. Commuter Parking
        1. Hollis Court Parking Lot
        2. Pearl Street Parking Garage
        3. Waverly Street Lot
      4. Properties Managed by Facilities Management
      5. Street Banners
    12. Cemeteries Department
      1. Our Story
      2. Burial Services
      3. Pre-need Planning
      4. Pricing
      5. Rules & Regulations
      6. FAQS
      7. Board of Cemetery Trustees
      8. Edgell Grove Cemetery
      9. Edwards Cemetery
      10. Church Hill (Old Burying Ground) Cemetery
      11. Old South Cemetery
    13. City Clerk & Elections 
      1. City Clerk
        1. Birth, Marriage, & Death Certificates
        2. Business Certificates
        3. Dog Registration
        4. Genealogy Studies
        5. Historical Records
        6. Marriage Licenses
        7. Commissioner to Qualify and Oaths of Office
        8. Notary Services
        9. Raffle and Bazaar Permits
      2. Elections and Voting
        1. Register to Vote
          1. Check your Voter Registration Status
          2. Register to Vote Online
          3. Register to Vote by Mail
        2. Sample Ballots
        3. Declaring Residency
        4. Vote by Mail
          1. How to Vote by Mail
          2. Vote by Mail Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Track Your Mail-in Ballot
          4. City Election Drop Box Information
        5. Census Information
        6. Campaign Finance Reports
        7. Vote on Election Day
          1. Vote on Election Day Information
          2. Vote on Election Day, Polling Locations
        8. Absentee Voting
        9. Check Voter Registration Status
        10. Track Your Mail-in Ballot
        11. Election Results
        12. Board of Registars
        13. Voters with Disabilities
        14. Precinct and District Maps
        15. 2025 Charter Amendments Question
    14. Conservation
      1. Carol Getchell Nature Trail Updates
      2. Conservation Permitting
      3. Wetland Resource Areas
      4. Open Space and Environmental Planning
      5. Flyers, Guidelines & Local Organizations
      6. Conservation Trails
      7. Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation Management
    15. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office
      1. History
      2. Our Partners
      3. Community Affirming Events
      4. Get Involved
      5. Report Discriminatory or Racially Charged Incidents
      6. Get Connected
      7. Mayor's Summer Internship Program
    16. Finance Division
      1. Budget Central
      2. Financial Reports
      3. Grants Management
    17. Fire
      1. Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Inspections
      2. Permits & Plan Review
        1. Homeowners Information
        2. Construction Permits
        3. Business Permits
        4. Energy Storage System (ESS) Permits
      3. Welding, Cutting & Hot Work Permits
      4. Fire Prevention
      5. Career Opportunities
      6. Firefighter's Memorial Foundation
        Firefighter's Memorial Donation Form
      7. Stations
        1. Station 1
        2. Station 2
        3. Station 3
        4. Station 5
        5. Station 7
      8. Fire Reports
      9. Open Burning Season
    18. Framingham Public Schools
      1. Public Schools
      2. School Committee
    19. Government Channel
    20. Human Resources
      1. Collective Bargaining Agreements (Contracts)
      2. Employee Benefits
      3. Looking for a job?
    21. Inspectional Services
      1. Applications
      2. Permit Status
      3. Fees
        1. Building Permit Fees
        2. Plumbing and Gas Permit Fees
        3. Wiring Permit Fees
      4. Accessibility & ADA Compliance
      5. Learn About Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
    22. Licensing
      1. Applications
      2. ABCC Advisories
      3. Licensing Department Fees & Hearing Requirement
      4. Rules & Reg Governing Alcoholic Beverages Rev.8
      5. Outdoor Seating
      6. Annual Alcohol License Seminars
      7. Alcohol Server Training
      8. FAQs
      9. Licensing Commission
    23. Library
    24. Loring Arena
      1. Public Skating
      2. Stick Time
      3. Private Parties
      4. Skate Shop
    25. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs
      1. Recreation Programs and Events
      2. City of Framingham Beaches
        Framingham City Beach Rules and Regulations
      3. Friday Night Concert Series
      4. Farmers Market
      5. Projects and Improvement Plans
        1. Arlington Street Park Improvement Plan
        2. Butterworth Park Improvement Plan
        3. Farm Pond Dog Park Project
        4. Furber Park Improvement Project
        5. Loring Arena Renovation
        6. Lower Walsh Field Improvement
        7. Mary Dennison Park Project
        8. Reardon Park Redesign
        9. Veterans Memorial Park Renovation
        10. Waushakum Beach Improvements
        11. 150 Irving Street Park
        12. Winch Tennis Courts Renovation
        13. Cushing Park – Splash Pad
      6. Parks, Athletic Fields, and Recreation Facilities
        1. Bowditch Field Athletic & Cultural Complex
        2. Cushing Memorial Park
        3. Keefe Pool
        4. Park Locations
          1. Anna Murphy
          2. Arlington Street Park
          3. Barbieri Elementary School
          4. Bates Road
          5. Bowditch Field Athletic Complex
          6. Brophy School
          7. Butterworth Park
          8. Cameron Middle School
          9. Charlotte Dunning
          10. Cushing Memorial Park
          11. Danforth Park
          12. Farley Middle School
          13. Fuller Middle School
          14. Furber Park
          15. Galvani Field
          16. Hemenway Elementary School
          17. Juniper Hill
          18. Keefe Tech School
          19. King Elementary School
          20. Longs Complex
          21. Mary Dennison Park
          22. Merchant Road Fields
          23. Miriam McCarthy School
          24. Oakvale Park
          25. Potter Road Elementary School
          26. Reardon Park
          27. Roosevelt Park
          28. Temple Street Playground
          29. Victory Field
          30. Walsh Complex
          31. Winch Complex
        5. Passive Recreation Areas & Trails
        6. Playgrounds
        7. Tennis/Pickleball Courts
        8. Farm Pond Skatepark
        9. Spring Maintenance of Athletic Fields
        10. Loring Arena
        11. Farm Pond Dog Park
      7. Park Maintenance & Operations Facility
      8. Winter Passive Recreation
      9. Park & Field Permits
      10. Park & Recreation Commission
      11. Other Groups & Organizations
        1. Local Contact Information
        2. State & Federal Resources
    26. Planning & Community Development
      1. Application for Housing
        84 Walnut Street
      2. MBTA Communities ACT Documents
      3. Community Development
        1. Community Development Block Grant
        2. Community Development Committee
        3. Microenterprise Assistance Grant Program
        4. Fair Housing Committee
        5. Housing Assistance
          1. Housing Links
          2. First Time Home Buying Assistance in MA
        6. Community Development Needs Assessment - 2024
      4. Economic Development
        1. Choose Framingham
        2. Downtown Revitalization
          1. Local Rapid Recovery Plan (LRRP)
          2. Cultural Economy
          3. Downtown Plan
          4. Downtown Framingham, Inc
          5. Mixed Use Development
          6. Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing
        3. Growing Your Business in Framingham
        4. Brownfields Redevelopment
          1. Assessment Application
          2. Brownfields Assessment Program
          3. SE Framingham Vision
        5. Opportunity Zones
        6. Tax Increment Financing
        7. Economic Development Strategic Plan
        8. Economic Development & Industrial Co
          1. Beautification Grant Program
          2. Villages
            1. Economic Development Action Plan - Final Report
            2. Nobscot Village
            3. Saxonville Village
          3. Economic Research
      5. Conservation
      6. Historic Preservation
        1. Historic District Commission
          1. Resources for Historic Property Owners
          2. Researching Your Historic Home
          3. HDC Brochure
          4. HDC Application
          5. HDC Guidelines
          6. FAQs
        2. Resources for Historic Property Owners
        3. Researching Your Historic Home
        4. FAQs
        5. Framingham Historical Commission
        6. Historic District Commission
        7. Demolition Delay Ordinance
        8. Cultural Resources Inventory
      7. Planning
        1. Economic Development Plan
        2. Exit 13/Golden Triangle Planning Study
        3. Housing
          1. Housing Assistance
          2. Housing Plan
          3. Mixed Use Housing Development
          4. Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
          5. Urban Center Housing Tax Increment
        4. Land Use & Zoning
          Transit Oriented Development
        5. Climate Change and Hazard Planning
        6. Open Space and Environmental Planning
          1. Greenways & Trails
          2. Open Space and Recreation Plan
          3. Irving St. Pocket Park
        7. Regional Planning
        8. Transportation
          1. Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning
            1. Planning Updates
            2. Project Updates
          2. Downtown Railroad Crossing
          3. Transportation Planning Links
          4. Transportation Improvement Program
        9. Villages
      8. Planning Board
        1. Process, Applications, Fees, and Schedules
        2. Ordinances/Regulations/Zoning Map
        3. Planning Board Rules and Regulations
      9. Zoning Board of Appeals
        1. Zoning Board of Appeals - Applications
        2. Resources
      10. Resources
      11. Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2026-2030
        1. Executive Summary
        2. The Process
        3. Needs Assessment
        4. Market Analysis
        5. Strategic Plan
        6. Expected Resources
        7. Annual Goals and Objectives
        8. Program Specific Requirements
        9. Five-Year Consolidated Plan (PDF)
      12. FY25 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
    27. Police
      1. Animal Control
        1. Animal Inspections
        2. Caring For Your Pets in Hot Weather
      2. Divisions
        1. Patrol Division
          1. Dispatch
          2. Areas Covered
        2. Investigative Services
          Domestic Violence Unit
        3. Licensing Bureau
          1. Firearms - License to Carry & FID
          2. Firearms - Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Hackney (Taxi) Driver Licenses
          4. Hawkers and Peddlers Licenses
          5. Alcohol - Management or Server ID
          6. Ice Cream
          7. Marijuana Licensing
        4. Traffic-Safety Division
          1. Crossing Guards
          2. Housing Authority Liaison
          3. Details Office
          4. Parking Regulations
        5. Records & Training
        6. Professional Standards & Hiring
        7. Prosecutor
      3. Anonymous Crime Tips
      4. Forms & Applications
      5. Community Resources
        1. Daily Logs
        2. Programs
          1. Bike Registration
          2. R.A.D. Kids
          3. Rape Aggression Defense Systems
          4. SafeCam Video Camera Registration
          5. Senior Citizen's Parking
        3. Alcohol Compliance Checks
        4. Safety Tips
        5. Online Forms
        6. Citizens Police Academy
        7. Framingham Youth Police Academy
        8. Agency Social Media Terms of Use Policy
      6. Transparency & Accountability
        Policies and Procedures
      7. Sex Offenders Registry
        1. Levels (PDF)
        2. Sex Offender Registry Board
      8. Find Out How You Can Become a Police Officer Today
    28. Public Health
      1. Application for Permits, Guidelines, Regulations & Information
      2. What your Public Health Department does for you
      3. Framingham Bathing Beach Water Quality Results
      4. Board of Health Members
      5. Mosquitoes & Ticks
        1. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) & West Nile Virus (WNV) Information
        2. Massachusetts Arbovirus Update
        3. Mosquito Control Projects & Districts
        4. Protect Yourself and Property From Mosquitoes
        5. Ticks
        6. Prevent Mosquito Breeding on Private Property
      6. Environmental Protection - Contaminated Sites Related
        1. Major Sites in Framingham
          1. Mary Dennison Park
          2. General Chemical Corporation
          3. 350 Irving Street
      7. Public Health Nursing Services
        Monkeypox Information
      8. Community Health
        1. Covid-19 Information
          1. What to do if I test positive for Covid-19
          2. COVID-19 Testing
          3. COVID-19 Treatment
          4. COVID-19 Vaccine Information
          5. Covid-19 Response Reporting
        2. Weather Related Information
        3. Tobacco, Smoking & Vaping Related
        4. Framingham Water Quality Report 2021
        5. Infant Formula Resources & Guide for Families
        6. Mental Health Helpline
        7. Youth Development and Substance Use Prevention
        8. Youth Wellness Data: MWAHS Survey
        9. Behavioral Health Help Line
      9. Request for Variance Application
      10. Expiration Dates - When to Renew Your Permit or License
      11. Fee Schedule
      12. Proclamation to Protect Reproductive Rights
      13. How to Request an Exclusion or Opt out from Wide Area Pesticide Applications
      14. Agricultural Advisory Committee
    29. Public Works
      1. Sanitation Division
        1. 2026 Sanitation Calendar
        2. Holiday Schedule
        3. Bulky Item Disposal
        4. Composting Information
        5. Curbside Leaf and Brush Collection
        6. Curbside Recycling
          1. Recycling Videos
          2. Recycling Guides
        7. Curbside Refuse Collection
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Solid Waste - Banned Materials
          3. When Is My Collection Day?
        8. Hazardous Waste Disposal
        9. Recycling Drop-Off Center
          1. Acceptable Items
          2. Non-Conforming Vehicle Application (PDF)
        10. Textile Recycling
        11. Violation Notifications
        12. Yard Waste Facility
        13. Library of Things
        14. Printable Resources
      2. Highway Division
        1. Pavement Markings & Signs
        2. Potholes
        3. Snow and Ice
          1. About Our Operations
          2. Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Trash and Recycling Collection Information
          4. Sidewalk Plowing Information
          5. On-street Parking Ban Information
          6. Snow Plowing Contractors
        4. Stormwater Management
        5. Street Sweeping
        6. Tree Warden & Forestry Management
          1. Setback Tree Plantings
            1. Setback Tree Planting Process
            2. Recommended Species for Planting
            3. Setback Tree Planting Interest Form
            4. Setback Tree Planting Eligibility Map
            5. Caring for New Trees
          2. Tree Pruning Program
        7. Urban Street Sweeping Program
          Nightly Street Sweeping
      3. Water and Sewer Billing
        1. FY25 Water and Sewer Rate Study Report
        2. Message from the Mayor: Water & Sewer Updates
        3. Applications & Forms
          1. Schedule a Final Water Meter Reading
          2. Apply for an Abatement (PDF)
          3. Change the Name or Mailing Address on Your Bill (PDF)
          4. Apply as a New Applicant for the Water and Wastewater Discount Program (PDF)
          5. Hydrant Flow Test Application (PDF)
          6. Irrigation Meter Application (PDF)
          7. 3/4" Hydrant Meter Application (PDF)
          8. 3" Hydrant Meter Application (PDF)
        4. Billing Information
          1. Billing Change Requests
          2. Estimated Bills
          3. Disputing Your Bill
            Policy on Abatement or Adjustment of Water and/or Sewer Charges
          4. Service Termination
        5. Fees & Rates
          1. Annual Fire Service Fees
          2. Service Fees (PDF)
          3. Water/Sewer Rates & Ready to Serve Fee
        6. Meter Information
          1. Meter Replacement
          2. Meter Testing
          3. Request for Irrigation Meter
        7. Water & Sewer Senior Discount
        8. Rate Hearing
        9. Discount Program Criteria
      4. Traffic & Transportation Division
        1. Lighting & Signals
          1. Municipal Fire Alarms
          2. Streetlight Management Program
          3. Traffic Signal Management
        2. Traffic Commission
      5. Engineering Division
        1. Permitting
          1. Warning of Driveway Scams
          2. Street Opening Permit 
            1. Warning of Driveway Scams
            2. Utility Street Opening Permit Application (PDF)
            3. Driveway Street Opening Permit (PDF)
            4. Driveways
            5. Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Connections
            6. Status of my Street Opening Permit
            7. City of Framingham DPW Construction Standards
          3. Trench Opening Permit
            1. Apply and Pay Online for a Trench Permit
            2. Trench Opening Permit Application (PDF)
            3. Status of my Trench Opening Permit
          4. Driveway Permit 
            1. Warning of Driveway Scams
            2. Public Way Access Permit
              1. Public Way Access Permit Application (PDF)
              2. Driveway Technical Standards (PDF)
            3. Driveway Technical Standards (PDF)
          5. Obstruction Permit
            Obstruction Permit Application (PDF)
          6. Water and Wastewater (Sewer) Connections
            1. Become a Licensed Drainlayer
              1. Drainlayer License Application (PDF)
              2. City of Framingham DPW Construction Standards
              3. Current List of Licensed Drainlayers
            2. New Connections
              1. Drainlayers License Process & Application
              2. Current List of Licensed Drainlayers (PDF)
              3. Street Opening Permit Information
              4. Trench Opening Permit Information
              5. City of Framingham DPW Construction Standards
            3. Repairs, Replacements, and Disconnections
              1. Drainlayers License Process & Application
              2. Street Opening Permit Information
              3. Trench Opening Permit Information
              4. City of Framingham DPW Construction Standards
            4. City of Framingham DPW Construction Standards
            5. Current List of Licensed Drainlayers
          7. Bond and Insurance Requirements 
            Cash Bond Release Information & Form Letter (PDF)
          8. City of Framingham DPW Construction Standards
          9. Status of my Street Opening Permit
          10. Status of my Trench Opening Permit
          11. Online Payments
        2. Construction Standards
        3. Stormwater
          1. How Can I Prevent Pollution?
            1. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
            2. Scoop The Poop Educational Program
          2. MS4 Permit
          3. Flood Insurance Mapping and Information
          4. Stormwater (Drainage) System Construction
          5. Culvert Inspection Program
        4. Online Payments
      6. Water Division
        1. Operation & Maintenance
          1. Metering
          2. Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention
          3. Pumping Stations
            Daily Management
        2. Quality
          Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
        3. Water Main Break & Temporary Water Shut-Off Information
        4. Water & Wastewater Line Repairs/New Connections
        5. Winterizing your Irrigation/Sprinkler System
        6. Hydrant Flushing Program
        7. Water Service Line/Lead in Drinking Water
      7. Wastewater Division
        1. Operation & Maintenance
          1. Closed Circuit Television Inspections
          2. Grease Traps
          3. Infrastructure Repairs
            1. Inflow & Infiltration
            2. Wastewater Easements
            3. Wastewater Manholes
          4. Preventative Maintenance
            1. Flushing & Mechanical Cleaning Equipment
            2. Preventative Maintenance & Response
            3. Sulfide Reduction
            4. Wastewater Vacuum Cleaning
          5. Pumping Stations
          6. Siphons
        2. Policies & Regulations
        3. Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs)
        4. Water & Wastewater Service Line Repairs/New Connections
        5. SSOs Alerts
      8. Fleet, Facilities, and Communications Division
      9. Public Works Infrastructure Projects
        1. Projects in Construction
          1. Worcester Road Sewer Pump Station Replacement
          2. Central St./Edgell Rd. Intersection Improvements
            Neighborhood Meetings
        2. Projects in Design
          1. Saxonville Intersection Improvements
            Project Plans
          2. Walnut Street Neighborhood Flood Mitigation Project
    30. Purchasing
    31. Retirement Board
      1. Active Members
      2. Inactive Members / Withdrawals
      3. Retired Members
      4. Social Security Information
      5. Employee and Retiree Self Service
    32. Technology Services
      1. Things to Be Aware of With Public WiFi
      2. eServices
      3. Online Archive
    33. Treasurer / Collector
      1. Online Bill Payment
      2. Forms & Applications
        1. Residential Sticker Information
        2. Business Sticker Application
        3. Online Municipal Lien Certificate Application
        4. Elderly Tax Form Requirements
        5. 2022 Elderly Tax Application (Form)
        6. List of Fees
      3. Important Tax Information
      4. Parking Hearing Information
      5. Parking Restrictions
      6. Unclaimed/Uncashed Checks
      7. Notices of Tax Takings
    34. Veterans Services
      1. Veterans Tax Abatement Program
      2. Massachusetts Department of Veteran Services
      3. US Veterans Administration
      4. HERO ACT
    35. Weights & Measures
      1. Annual Notice 2024
      2. Laws, Regulations & Resources
      3. Weights & Measures Fees
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  3. Discover Framingham

    1. Art
      1. Amazing Things Art Center
      2. Danforth Art Museum and School at Framingham State University
      3. Mazmanian Gallery
    2. Annual Events
      1. Annual Pride Ceremony
      2. Star & Stripes over Framingham
        1. Fireworks Parking Map Final English
        2. Fireworks Parking Map Final Portuguese
        3. Fireworks Parking Map Final Spanish
      3. Spooktacular
      4. Tree Lighting Ceremony
        Downtown Framingham Holiday Window Decorating Contest
      5. 325th Celebration Committee
    3. Community Resources
      1. MetroWest Care Connection
      2. SMOC
      3. Advocates
      4. Out Metrowest
    4. History
      Framingham History Center
    5. Library
    6. Framingham Schools
      1. Framingham Public Schools
      2. Keefe Technical School
      3. Private Schools
        1. MetroWest Jewish Day School
        2. The Learning Center for the Deaf
        3. St. Bridget’s School K-8
        4. Sudbury Valley School
    7. Find Us Online
    8. Higher Education
      1. Framingham State University
      2. Massachusetts Bay Community College
    9. Recreation
      1. Framingham Beaches
      2. Parks & Recreation Department
      3. Playgrounds in Framingham
        Playgrounds
      4. Sports in Framingham
        1. Babe Ruth Baseball League
        2. Framingham Flyers Youth Lacrosse
        3. Framingham Girls Fastpitch Softball
        4. Framingham Little-Big League
        5. Framingham United Soccer Club
        6. Framingham Youth Football and Cheerleading
        7. Framingham Youth Hockey
        8. Greater Framingham Running Club
      5. Trails in Framingham
        1. Arthur Morency Woods
        2. Carol Getchell Trail
        3. Cochituate Brook Reservation
        4. Macomber
        5. Whittenborg Woods
      6. Community Center Project
    10. Employment Opportunities
    11. GIS Mapping
    12. Ready Framingham
      1. Stay Connected
      2. Preparing for Extreme Weather
      3. Emergency Preparedness
      4. Winter Safety Information
      5. Summer Safety Information
      6. Cooling Centers
    13. Transportation
    14. Trash & Recycling
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  4. Doing Business

    1. City Information
      1. Economic Development
        1. Downtown Revitalization
        2. Incentives & Programs
      2. Economic Profile
      3. Land Use and Zoning
        1. Environmental Planning
        2. Subdivision Rules & Regulations (PDF)
    2. City Services
      1. Permits & Licenses Inquiry
      2. Planning Board
      3. Transportation
        1. Bike & Pedestrian Resources
        2. Downtown Railroad Crossing
        3. Transportation Planning Links
    3. Planning & Community Development
    4. Resources
    5. Sustainability
      1. Sustainability Series
      2. Sustainability Committee
      3. Climate Action Plan
      4. Municipal Programs & Initiatives
        1. Green Communities
        2. Sustainable Buildings
          1. LEED-Certified: Christa McAuliffe Library
          2. Police Department Headquarters
        3. Brownfields Redevelopment
        4. Curbside Recycling
        5. SolSmart
        6. Stormwater Management
      5. Energy Efficiency & Utility Savings
        1. Energy Saving Tips
        2. Learn About Competitive Electricity Supply
        3. Avoiding Energy Scams
      6. Renewable Energy
        1. Solar Energy in Framingham
        2. A Guide to Going Solar
      7. Green Transportation
      8. Waste & Recycling
      9. Framingham Community Electricity
      10. Geothermal Pilot Program
      11. Specialized Opt-In Energy Code
      12. Our Energy Future: Public Art Project
      13. Large Building Energy Reporting
      14. Framingham Drives Electric
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  5. How Do I...

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      8. Team Framingham
        1. Team Framingham History & Fundraising
        2. 2026 Team Framingham Boston Marathon Runner Application and Guidelines
        3. 2026 Team Framingham Boston Marathon Charity Application
      9. Trash Service
      10. Public Works Resources
      11. Treasurer / Collector
      12. City of Framingham Holiday Schedule
      13. Framingham Public Library Canvassing Policy
      14. Marijuana Regulation
    2. Sign Up
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    3. Submit
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      4. Report Non-Emergency Issues
    4. Contact
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      2. City Council
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Career Opportunities
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      1. Find your Polling Location on Election Day
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      5. Vote on Election Day
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      7. Sample Ballots
      8. Track your Mail-in Ballot
    19. Map Inquiry
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    30. Bulky Item Disposal
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    34. Team Framingham
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