Framingham Seeks Input On 2 Possible New Community Gardens

Press release from the City of Framingham:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3/3/2024

For further information, contact:

Susan Scully Petroni

City of Framingham Public Information Officer

spetroni@framinghamma.gov

508-782-8629

Public Invited to Framingham Community Gardens Design Meetings

FRAMINGHAM – Residents are invited to attend two public meetings on Saturday, March 23rd to share input into designs for potential community gardens at two neighborhood parks in South Framingham.

Transition Framingham and the Framingham Community Gardens Working Group, in partnership with the City of Framingham’s Department of Planning & Community Development, Department of Parks & Recreation, and Agricultural Advisory Committee, have been awarded Community Preservation Act funding from the Community Preservation Committee to develop designs for possible new community garden sites at Bates Road Park and Roosevelt Park (project no. CPA23-019, “Design Study for New Community Garden Sites in Framingham”).

On Saturday, March 23, there will be two opportunities for the public to participate in the design process. Please join the City and community partners at either or both of the following times and locations:

• 1 to 2 p.m. - Roosevelt Park (80 Fay Road) - Meet at shade shelter
• 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Bates Road Park (40 Bates Road Ext) - Meet at baseball field

Facilitated by design consultant RDLA, the March 23 meetings will provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about this project, hear about the unique opportunities at each park location, and discuss ideas for possible garden features.

Most importantly, attendees will have a chance to be involved in the design process by offering ideas and suggestions for how a portion of each of these parks might be used for community gardening.

Interpreters will be available on site for those who would like to participate in Spanish, Portuguese, or ASL.

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The Framingham Community Gardens Working Group, a project of Transition Framingham, aims to increase edible gardening within the Framingham community.

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If you have questions, email FraminghamCommunityGardens@gmail.com

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