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THE EASTER BUNNY APPARENTLY HAS FRAMINGHAM ON THE ROUTE

Word is the Easter Bunny will be making a stop in Framingham this year — or at least that’s the working theory.

The City of Framingham, along with the Parks & Recreation Department, Framingham Fire Department, and the Framingham Public Library Bookmobile, will host its annual Egg Hunt at Cushing Memorial Park (Academy Building).

📅 Saturday, April 4, 2026
🕛 Check-in begins: 12:00 PM
🥚 Egg hunt starts PROMPTLY: 12:30 PM (don’t be late)

Children will search for eggs during organized hunts by age group. Participants will be assigned a color and must collect only eggs of that color. Eggs are turned in afterward in exchange for a treat bag, and a few lucky hunters may even find a Golden Egg with a special prize.

Parents should bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs.

💵 Cost:
• $5 Framingham residents
• $10 non-residents

⚠️ Registration is required.
Register by March 27 at 3 PM (or until spots fill).

🔗 Register here:
www.framinghamma.myrec.com

If the Easter Bunny really is making the rounds, Cushing Park seems like as good a place as any to check. 🐰🥚

BIGGEST FY2027 CAPITAL PROJECTS (TAXPAYER HITS)

1️⃣ Water Meter Collection System Replacement

💰 $5,566,000
City-wide replacement of water meter endpoints used for automated billing and monitoring. 

This is by far the largest single project visible in the FY27 submissions.

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2️⃣ Fire Department Engine 1 Replacement

💰 $1,200,000
Replacement of a front-line pumper truck housed at Station 1. 

Fire officials note apparatus over 10-12 years old often require major repairs, and post-COVID manufacturing delays mean long build times. 

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3️⃣ Sewer Vacuum / Vactor Truck Replacement

💰 $838,000
Replacement of the sewer department’s primary vacuum truck used to clean manholes and sewer lines.

Critical for sewer excavation and emergency response.

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4️⃣ Sanitation Packer Truck Replacement

💰 $599,000
Replacement of a 2015 sanitation packer used daily for trash operations and snow events. 

The vehicle already has 129,000+ miles and over 16,000 hours logged.

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5️⃣ Bowditch Administration Building Roof

💰 $328,250
Roof replacement for the 1930s WPA building used by Parks & Recreation due to water leaks damaging interior spaces.

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6️⃣ Water Department Emergency Utility Truck

💰 $349,000
Replacement of a specialized emergency response vehicle used for water main breaks. 

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7️⃣ Water Department Excavator Replacement

💰 $227,000
Replacement of a 2005 Caterpillar excavator used for emergency digs and pipeline construction.

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8️⃣ Sewer Department Utility Truck Replacement

💰 $167,000
Replacement of a 2006 Ford F550 multi-purpose sewer maintenance vehicle. 

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9️⃣ School District Floor Scrubber Equipment

💰 $163,000
Districtwide floor maintenance machines for school buildings.

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🔟 Fire Department Fleet Support Vehicles

💰 ~$50,000 each
Example:
• Deputy Fire Chief vehicle
• Fire mechanic pickup