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Framingham delays $11M Saxonville intersection project; adds Memorial Building roof and downtown lighting to capital list
Summary
During its May 27 meeting the finance subcommittee recommended removing a planned $11 million Saxonville intersection allocation from FY2026, added a Memorial Building roof project and Loring Arena roof consideration, and proposed $200,000 for downtown street lighting (to be covered from CDBG or other non-bond sources).
The Framingham finance subcommittee on May 27 recommended shifting the timing of a major Saxonville intersection project out of FY2026 and added near-term capital items including a roof replacement for the Memorial Building and $200,000 for downtown street lighting.
The changes reflect new property-negotiation options the administration described that could reduce the construction scope and cost of reworking the Saxonville intersection. Subcommittee members also approved adding a roof-replacement line for the Memorial Building and flagged Loring Arena roof needs for future work; they directed staff to pursue non-bonded funding for downtown lighting, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) reallocation if feasible.
Why it matters: The Saxonville intersection project had a preliminary estimate near $11 million; changes to the acquisition and geometry plan could substantially lower…
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