Framingham & Neighborhood Leaders React To Lead Contamination Announcement
Isabella Petroni FRAMINGHAM – Framingham local and state leaders were surprised to learn from a City of Framingham press release that Cedar Woods, a wooded & swampy area in District 8 of…
Environment/Sustainability
Framingham Fences Cedar Woods After Lead Found in Soil
editor The following is a press release from the City issued this morning, June 18. *** FRAMINGHAM – On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Weston & Sampson, the City of Framingham’s environmental…
Senators Markey & Warren Call for Assistance for Massachusetts Clean Energy Industry in Corornavirus Relief Package
The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey and Sen Elizabeth Warren’s offices. Both were elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in…
Sen. Markey Introduces Legislation To Promote Reduction of Maritime-Related Emissions & Support Maritime Cybersecurity
The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey, who was elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to serve the state in Washington DC in the US…
Attorney General Wants Investigation of Future of Nature Gas Utilities in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Could Become Third State to Launch a Regulatory Proceeding to Proactively Manage the State’s Transition Away from Natural Gas The following is a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney…
You Can Return Those Cans & Bottles in June
FRAMINGHAM – Bottle & can redemption centers, closed during the pandemic, will reopen in June. Reverse vending machines (RVMs) will open on June 5, with some restrictions. Over-the-counter returns will…
Ashland Hosting Electronic Recycling & Oil Collection Event in June
ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland Department of Public Works will hold an electronics recycling & oil collection event in June. The event is scheduled for June 6 from 9…
Healey Sues Trump Administration Over Illegal Rollback of Clean Car Standards
The following is a press release from Massachusetts Attorney General’s office submitted to SOURCE media. *** BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey today joined a coalition of 30 states,…
Framingham Public Works Re-Opens Recycling Drop-Off Center & Resumes Bulky Item Collection
FRAMINGHAM – The Framingham Department of Public Works will resume bulky item collection the week of May 25 and reopen the Recycling Drop-Off Center (RDC) to residents on Friday, May…
COVID-19 Pandemic Delays General Chemical Cleanup Until Spring 2021
FRAMINGHAM – The coronavirus pandemic will delay the cleanup of the contaminated former General Chemical site on Leland Street in Framingham, announced the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection today, May…