Public Hearing Notice  Framingham – Improvements at Harmony Grove Elementary School (SRTS)

A Design Public Hearing will be held to present the design for the proposed project in Framingham, MA.

Purpose:

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed project.  All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible.

Proposal:

This project aims to enhance pedestrian access and safety along Second Street and Taralli Terrace in the City of Framingham, encouraging students at Harmony Grove Elementary School to walk to school. It includes installing new sidewalks, reconstructing existing sidewalks, curbing, ADA ramps and crosswalk markings along both Second St and Taralli Terrace.  The proposed project also includes realigning the intersection of Beaver Park Road and Taralli Terrace. The ADA compliance project focuses on Second Street north of Taralli Terrace, Taralli Terrace, and its intersection with Beaver Park Road. 

A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The city of Framingham is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be presented in the hearing.

Project inquiries, written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking may be submitted to Carrie E. Lavallee, P.E., Chief Engineer, via e-mail to MassDOTProjectManagement@dot.state.ma.us or via US Mail to Suite 7550, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 612894. Statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be emailed or postmarked no later than ten (10) business days (14 calendar days) after the hearing is held. 

MassDOT provides translation, interpretation, and other reasonable accommodations upon request. Requests should be made at least ten (10) business days prior to the event. Please contact MassDOT’s Highway Project Accommodations office at MassDOTHighwayProjectAccommodations@dot.state.ma.us for your accommodation needs.

In case of inclement weather, a cancellation announcement will be posted on this website.