Framingham brief: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Framingham Planning Board approves Worcester Road housing project and previews zoning overlay for TJX campus expansion

Framingham Planning Board approves Worcester Road housing project and previews zoning overlay for TJX campus expansion.

Planning Board OKs Worcester Road housing, previews TJX overlay. Framingham Planning Board approved a five-unit building at 1001 Worcester Road and a Jack's Abbey Brewing permit to close Clinton Street Oct. 2-4 for Oktoberfest, while previewing zoning overlays for TJX's Golden Triangle campus and the Waverly Street corridor.Framingham News
Board of Health approves septic variance, delays fee vote. The Framingham Board of Health voted 4-0 to approve a septic system variance at 9 Crest Road and continued its hearing on updated permit fees, agreeing to drop a newly discovered backyard-composting fee and cut a proposed tanning-bed fee to $10 per bed.Framingham News
Leland Street deal anchors active month of property transfers. A Leland Street sale headlines a busy stretch of Framingham real estate activity, according to a roundup of recent property transfers across town.Framingham News

Mayor reverses decision on condo trash collection. The City of Framingham said the mayor's office reversed an earlier decision on trash collection for condominium buildings, though the announcement did not detail what prompted the change.City of Framingham
Framingham author to host book launch for new memoir. Local author Tom Hine will host a launch and signing event in Framingham for his new memoir, according to the MetroWest Daily News's Beth McDermott, with the venue described as Ken's Steak House.MetroWest Daily News

Mon, Sep 21: Franklin Street paving begins Monday in three phases. The City of Framingham said paving on Franklin Street starts Monday and will proceed in three phases, with residents advised to expect temporary traffic and parking changes.City of Framingham
Mon, Sep 21, 7 p.m.: Winter Street final paving delayed to Monday night. The city said rain pushed back final paving on Winter Street by one day, with work now set to begin Monday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.City of Framingham
Fri, Oct 16, 11:59 p.m.: Framingham seeks applicants for two library trustee seats. The City of Framingham is accepting applications to fill two vacancies on the elected Board of Library Trustees, with a deadline of Friday, Oct. 16, at 11:59 p.m.City of Framingham