{"id":43394,"date":"2021-07-08T10:57:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T14:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/?p=43394"},"modified":"2021-07-09T10:15:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T14:15:11","slug":"city-of-framingham-issues-warning-on-driveway-paving-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/framinghamsource.com\/index.php\/2021\/07\/08\/city-of-framingham-issues-warning-on-driveway-paving-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATED: City of Framingham Issues Warning on Driveway Paving Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The City of Framingham published this on its website today, July 8.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The City of Framingham\u2019s Department of Public Works and Police Department have been notified about several occurrences with a non-licensed solicitor\/company offering \u201cdiscounted\u201d driveway paving work. \u00a0

The solicitor\/company offers paving services at a discounted rate, claiming the job can be completed that day with their leftover hot top mix. Residents who have hired this non-licensed solicitor have stated that the company offers no contact information or written contract and requests cash\/check upon completion of work.

Unfortunately, several residents have hired this company, which has resulted in substandard work that was not legally permitted and is non-compliant with the City\u2019s construction standards. This solicitor\/company is NOT insured, bonded, or licensed with the Framingham Public Works Department, which is required for anyone performing excavations or paving in the public right-of-way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We do not have the company name,” said DPW Spokesperson Allyssa Jewell. “As was referenced in the communication, \u201cresidents who have hired this non-licensed solicitor have stated that the company offers no contact information or written contract and requests cash\/check upon completion of work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have been solicited for discounted paving, please notify the Framingham Department of Public Works at 508-532-6010.

As a reminder, the City\u2019s Licensing Office MUST<\/strong> approve anyone soliciting in Framingham. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hawkers\/peddler license with a Photo ID must be issued by the Framingham Police Department and be visible at all times.

Always perform due diligence when selecting a contractor for any work at your home, including driveway paving! Before starting any project with a contractor, remember to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n