Business Partner, Welcome to Downtown Framingham!

12 Irving Street Suite 205 | PO Box 227 Framingham, MA 01704

phone (508) 656-0168 ▪ email [email protected] ▪ web downtownframinghaminc.org

Dear Business Partner,

Welcome to Downtown Framingham! We are Downtown Framingham, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to serving both people and local businesses by creating the most vibrant and socially engaged area in the MetroWest.

Our Mission:

• Apply the four tenets of the Main Streets America Model, to include economic vitality, promotion, design, and organization. This is holistically demonstrated in our people-ready amenities and business-ready infrastructure.

• Continuously catalyze growth in our walkable, urban core by implementing policies and plans that introduce viable trends in community and economic development. Outcomes include 1) strengthening community relationships, 2) delivering habit-forming, positive sensory experiences, and 3) encouraging small-business patronage from local neighbors.

• Fulfill the strategic merits of Transit-Oriented Development and Complete Streets policies, working directly with residents, government officials, and private stakeholders.

In this packet you will find:

• DFI Business-Based Events • Sign and Facade Application • City of Framingham Contacts • Business Resources

We look forward to serving you and your business!

Sincerely,

Courtney Thraen

Executive Director, Downtown Framingham, Inc.



DFI is here to for you! DFI works hard to gather resources that are relevant to your growing business. From planning your

business to expanding your market, we are here to help you every step of the way.

1. Mass.gov Business Guide:

Starting a business? Not sure where to begin?

This guide will show you the steps to follow and the resources at your disposal.

Visit Here: https://www.mass.gov/guides/starting-a-new-business

2. Massachusetts Vacant Storefronts Program (MVSP) The purpose of the program is to help municipalities of the Commonwealth in their efforts to revitalize their downtowns and commercial areas. Municipalities may apply to the Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) for certification to designate a defined downtown or other commercial area, as a Certified Vacant Storefront District. After achieving such a designation, businesses or individuals may apply to the EACC for refundable EDIP tax credits for leasing and occupying a vacant storefront in that district. This subsequent application is to become a Certified Vacant Storefronts Project.

Visit Here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massachusetts-vacant-storefronts-program-mvsp

3. SBA Business Plan Help:

A good business plan guides you through each stage of starting and managing your business. You’ll use your business plan as a roadmap for how to structure, run, and grow your new business. It’s a way to think through the key elements of your business.

Business plans can help you get funding or bring on new business partners. Investors want to feel confident they’ll see a return on their investment. Your business plan is the tool you’ll use to convince people that working with you — or investing in your company — is a smart choice.

Visit Here: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan

https://www.mass.gov/guides/starting-a-new-business

https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massachusetts-vacant-storefronts-program-mvsp

https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan



4. Mainvest:

MainVest is a regulation crowdfunding portal that connects you with potential investors in your community: think Kickstarter, but for small business loans.

MainVest helps you not just raise the funds you need for your business, but simultaneously engage a group of investors who—unlike a bank—can become loyal customers. Additionally, revenue-based debt financing incentivizes investors to help your business succeed.

Visit Here: https://mainvest.com/for-businesses

5. SCORE:

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. SCORE has been providing business assistance for over fifty years.

SCORE is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Its network of 10,000 volunteers means it can deliver services at no charge or at very low cost.

Visit Here: https://Downtownframinghaminc.org/score

6. Sidewalk Usage Ordinance:

Over the past 18 months, DFI has collaborated with several departments of the City of Framingham to create the municipal code and permitting regulations to facilitate sidewalk use by our great local businesses.

From enjoying the sunshine at a cafe table to displaying great wares for sale, we recognize the importance and value of making this goal a reality. After reviewing comparable examples from across the country, we understand what elements are best suited for our community.

Visit Here: https://downtownframinghaminc.org/sidewalks

7. Downtown Commercial Vacancies:

DFI works independently to find new opportunities for small businesses by maintaining the most up-to-date list of available properties for lease and for sale in the downtown area.

Visit Here: https://downtownframinghaminc.org/vacancies

8. Downtown Shopping Map:

New to the area? Download or print our Downtown Shopping Map for an updated list of businesses in the area.

Visit Here: https://downtownframinghaminc.org/shoppingmap

https://mainvest.com/for-businesses

https://downtownframinghaminc.org/sidewalks

https://downtownframinghaminc.org/vacancies

https://downtownframinghaminc.org/shoppingmap



City of Framingham Contacts List: Step 1: Contact Diane Willoughby (below) first to get started with city requirements! 1. LICENSING: DIANE R. WILLOUGHBY Licensing Coordinator [email protected] Physical Address 150 Concord Street Room 203 Framingham, MA 01702 Phone: 508-532-5402 Fax: 508-532-5769 HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. -7:00 P.M. FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

2. INSPECTIONAL SERVICES: MICHAEL TUSINO Director/ Building Commissioner [email protected] Physical Address 150 Concord Street Room 203 Framingham, MA 01702 Phone: 508-532-5500 Fax: 508-532-5766 HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. -7:00 P.M. FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

3. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH: SAMUEL WONG Director of Public Health [email protected] Physical Address Fuller Middle School 31 Flagg Drive, Door 14 Framingham, MA 01702 Mailing Address 150 Concord Street Framingham, MA 01702 Phone: 508-532-5470 HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY 8:30 A.M. -7:00 P.M. FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.



Call 9-1-1

ALL EMERGENCIES - 24/7 Public Safety Resources:

Downtown Engagement Team Dispatch: Availability subject to funding by business community.

- 12pm – 6pm - General assistance, temporary private security, private property disturbances, safety concerns,

customer escort, etc.

Framingham Police Department: 508-872-1212

- Crime reporting, private property or public disturbances, safety concerns, wellness checks, etc.

Framingham Fire Department: 508-532-5930

- 7am – 4pm

Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

- 24/7

Outreach Services:

People Ready: (508) 879-0533

- Monday – Friday: 5:30am – 6pm, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

- Job recruitment/resources

South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC): (508) 872-4853

- Humanitarian resource center: housing, childcare, addiction services, food programs, etc.

Auto & Construction BankF1 Waverly Auto Sales 308 Waverly Street E2 Bank of America 415 Waverly Street

H28 Consumer Auto Parts 464 Waverly Street B10 MetroWest Federal Credit Union 200 Concord StreetF4 Creative Carpets 340 Waverly Street Community SpacesF2 D&K Brothers Auto Sales 324 Waverly StreetF7 IPL & Equipment Inc. 392 Waverly Street G14 Amazing Things Arts Center 160 Hollis Street

H29 Republic Plumbing 478 Waverly Street E9 Downtown Common 2 Park StreetH1 Auto Bright Car Care 105 Hollis Street C16 Framingham Health Clinic 113 Concord StreetG2 Motion & Energy, LLC/NAPA 113 Irving Street B13 Framingham Police Department 1 William H. Welch Way

Beauty & Salon D6 Hope Apostolic Church 35 Concord StreetE10 Park Street Baptist Church 1 Park Street

A5 Belissima Salon 100 Concord Street Suite 1F H5 Police Sub Station 75 Hollis StreetH12 California Nails 49 Hollis Street A1 Post Office 43 Park StreetA20 Crystal Nails & Spa 28 Union Avenue B13 City Hall 150 Concord StreetB4 Darling Hair Design 536 Waverly Street F14 Universal Church 22 Irving Street

A31 Dream Team 54 Franklin Street H13 Inglesia Getsemani Pentecostal 45 Hollis StreetC17 Elegance Salon 111 Concord Street A27 Greater Framingham Community Church44 Framklin StreetB7 Felix Beauty Salon & Supply 187 Concord Street A28 PeopleReady 48 Franklin StreetH7 Hair Design 59 Hollis Street A30 Ingreja Assembleia 52 Framklin Street

B11 Hi- Sense Beauty & Fashion 196 Concord Street Clothing & AccessoriesC12 Lana's Beauty Salon 133 Concord StreetD3 Laser Center and Salon 79 Concord Street C11 Attitude Fashion 137 Concord St

H26 My Nails Beauty & Salon 450 Waverly Street A7 Espaco Chay Boutique 100 Concord StreetG8 New Face Hair Design 54 Hollis Street C14 Bargain Deopt 121 Concord St

H19 New Style Hair 17 Hollis Street C15 Brazuka Store 117 Concord StH23 Rece's Pieces 448 Waverly Street #1 A12 Carvalho's Jewlery 8 Union AveH14 Rosa's Beauty Salon 43 Hollis Street A6 Espaco Chay Locatelli 100 Concord St Suite 1DH3 Seven Star Salon 93 Hollis Street G7 Imperial Jewlery 52 Hollis St

H10 Vanda's Salon 53 Hollis Street G12 Interlatin Boutique 69 Hollis St

Fitness H9 Miss Chic 55 Hollis StH18 Pantaneria Fashion 29 Hollis St

E3 Alliance Jiu Jitsu 16 Concord Street A26 Panza Shoes 48 Hollis StB8 BeHappy Fitness 185 Concord Street H17 Pitbull Jeans 31 Hollis StG6 CoreFit 50 Hollis Street (3rd Flr) E8 Salvation Army 59 Howard Street

Markets & Convenience MedicalG1 Brothers Meat Market 113 Irving Street 1 Allied Physical Therapy 188 Concord Street

D10 Casa De Carnes 125 Howard Street A11 Atlantis Dental 118 Concord StreetA23 El Pikante Market 40 Union Avenue C9 BRAZ Optical 149 Concord StreetG5 Food Mart 46 Hollis Street E5 Concord Dental 32 Concord StreetB6 Framingham Convience Store 189 Concord Street A6 Dent Plant 100 Concord StreetF13 Framingham One Stop Market 20 Irving Street F5 Eaton Apothecary 354 Waverly StreetC8 Mina's Market 151 Concord Street A25 Framingham Optical Co. 44 Union Avenue

H22 Old Station Wine and Spirits 438 Waverly Street F10 Sawan & Sawan Family Dental 2 Irving StreetG13 Tesoro Supermarket 80 Hollis StreetG9 EcuaLatino Store 60 Hollis Street

A17 Golden Circle 22 Union AvenueA29 G.C.N African Market 50 Franklin Street

Parking Lots Mobile & ElectronicsP1 150 Concord Street C4 Boost Mobile 169 Concord StP2 181 Concord Street B1 CN Instalation 199 Concord StP4 61 Franlkin Street H20 Cricket Mobile 15 Hollis StreetP5 Franklin and Pearl Street H25 Daniel Repair 450 Waverly StP6 360 Waverly Street A8 dMar Electronics 100 Concord StP7 1 Howard Street A19 Metro by T-Mobile 26 Union AveP8 3 Pearl Street G4 Metro PCS 44 Hollis StP9 Near 16 Concord Street C13 mghightech 131 Concord St

P10 12 Irving Street H16 Power Mobile USA 37 Hollis StP11 11 Hollis Court Professional ServicesP12 470 Waverly StreetP13 462 Waverly Street A10 A-Affordable Insurance 114 Concord StreetP14 78 Hollis Street H24 Annie's 1 Stop Laundry 450 Waverly StreetP15 160 Hollis Street C18 BRZ Insurance 107 Concord Street

Retail - Furniture E7 Chang Express 46 Concord StreetA18 Genesis Counseling Services 24 Union Avenue

C10 Sweet Home Furniture 145 Concord Street A14 Genesis Tax House 14 Union AvenueA22 Urbano's Furniture 34 Union Avenue A9 Income Tax Plus 100 Concord StreetD7 Rent-a-center 19 Concord Street B2 J & C Quality Cleaners 197 Concord Street

Restaurant C2 JR & D Services 175 Concord StreetD2 Loja Do Marcizio 83 Concord Street

A13 Anastasia's Pizza Oven & Grill 12 Union Ave C5 Made in Brazil 167 Concord StreetF3 Dunkin' Donuts 334 Waverly St. A15 MEGA Realty 16 Union AvenueF6 El Mariachi 358 Waverly St A21 Pablo Maia Realty 30 Union AvenueR4 El Pikante Foods 530 Waverly St B5 Point Insurance 191 Concord StreetE1 Framingham Station 417 Waverly Street A27 PTI Insurance 42 union AvenueB4 Framingham Sub Shop & Pizza 193 Concord St D1 Re/Max One Call Realty 85 Concord StreetA4 Frescafe 82 Concord St H2 Real Travel 95 Hollis StreetH8 Joy Luck Club 57 Hollis St C7 RivaInfo Solutions 159 Concord StreetB9 Los Pinos 183 Concord St B3 Sidney Accounting Services 195 Concord StreetH6 Marao Burgers 61-63 Hollis St C3 Tax Advisor 173 Concord Street

H27 Miranda Bread 470 Waverly St A16 Union Travel 18 Union AvenueF15 Neca's Bakery 24 Irving St D4 Viva's Flowers 79b Concord StreetC6 Padaria Brasil Bakery 165 Concord St VacanciesC19 Pho Dakao 101 Concord StF12 Pollo Royal 18 Irving Street A2 76 Concord StreetG11 Pueblito Paisa 66 Hollis Street A3 74 Concord StreetF8 RR6 Kitchen & Bar 398 Waverly Street D5 55 Concord StreetG3 Sabor de Casa 40 Hollis Street D8 17 ConcordC1 Sofa Café 181 Concord Street D9 407 Waverly Street

H11 Tango Pizza 51 Hollis Street F9 12 Irving StreetE6 Taqueria Mexico 40 Concord Street F11 16 Irving Street

F16 Terra Brasilis Restaurant 264 Waverly Street H21 430 Waverly StreetA32 Terra Brasilis Restaurant 94 Union Avenue G10 Hollis StreetH4 Tropical Café 85 Hollis Street E4 20 Concord Street

- Subject to change- Produced by Downtown Framingham, Inc.downtownframinghaminc.org/shopping map

Dennison Crossing Concert Series



Downtown Oktoberfest

Cafe Crawl with History and Architecture Tour

Small Business November Campaign

Fall Restaurant Week

Downtown Celebration

Holiday Artisan Market@ Springdale Barrel Room

Holiday Storefront Window Decorating Contest

Spring Restaurant Week

Taste of Downtown Framingham@ Springdale Barrel Room

Spirit of Downtown 5k@ Jack's Abby

Celebrate 6 MarathonFest@ Framingham Station

Shamrock Stroll

DowntownFraminghamEvents Calendar

Upcoming 2020 Events:Central Business District: Route 126, Irving Street, and Union Avenue

2020

DowntownFramingham,Inc.

501(c)(3) non-profit

May 30

July 25

June 13

October 3

August 23

November 1– 28

November 1 – 7

December 14

December 13

December 6 –January 2

April 26 – May 2

April 26

May 9

April 20

March 14

Contact Us:

508-656-0168

[email protected] BOX 227

Framingham, MA01704

Find Us Online:

Facebook.com/downtownframinghaminc

@downtownframinghaminc

downtownframinghaminc.org/2020events

TBD

TBD

TBD

1:30p–5:30p

9:30a–11:30a

6p–9p

12p–4p

12p–3p

7p–11:30p

9a–1p

7p–11:30pSaturday

Monday

Sunday

Sunday

Saturday

Saturday

Saturday

Sunday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

May 3

Saturday Mural Mile Road Race 9a–11a

DowntownFraminghamCalendario de eventos

Próximo:Distrito Central de negocios: Route 126, Irving Street, and Union Avenue

2020

Encuéntranos en línea:downtownframinghaminc.org/2020eventscalendar

Facebook:Facebook.com/downtownframinghaminc

Instagram:@downtownframinghaminc

DFI


Organización sin ánimo de lucro

7p–11:30p"Shamrock Stroll" Recorrido de Bars

9a–1p"Celebrate 6 MarathonFest" @Framingham Station

12p–3p"El Gusto de Downtown Framingham" @"Springdale Barrel Room"

26 Abril – 2 Mayo Semana do Restaurante Primavera

7p–11:30pEspírito de Centro Framingham 5km Carrera @ "Jack's Abby"

TBD"Dennison Crossing" Concierto



Sábado

Lunes

Domingo

Domingo

Sábado

Sábado

Sábado

Domingo

Sábado

Domingo

26 Abril

30 Mayo

3 Mayo

2 Julio

13 Junio

3 Octubre

23 Agosto

1– 28 Noviembre

1 – 7 Noviembre

Lunes14 Diciembre

13 Diciembre

6 Diciembre – 2 Enero

"Downtown Celebration"

Mercado Artesanal de Vacaciones @"Springdale Barrel Room"

Campaña de Noviembre "SHOP SMALL"

Semana Restaurantes Otoño

"Downtown Oktoberfest"

Recorrido de Cafés con Historia y Arquitectura

20 Abril

14 Marzo

6p–9p

12p–4p

1:30p–5:30p

9:30a–11:30a

Concurso de Decoración Navideñapara Escaparates

9 Mayo Sábado Mural Mile Road Race 9a–11a

DowntownFraminghamCalendário de Eventos

Próximo:Distrito Central de Negócios: Route 126, Calle Irving, and Avenida Union

2020

Encuéntranos en línea:downtownframinghaminc.org/2020eventscalendar

Facebook:Facebook.com/downtownframinghaminc

Instagram:@downtownframinghaminc

DFI


OrganizaçãoSem Fins Lucrativos

7p–11:30p"Shamrock Stroll" Tour de bares locais

9a–1p"Celebrate 6 MarathonFest" @Framingham Station

12p–3p"Um Gosto de Downtown Framingham"@ "Springdale Barrel Room"

26 Abril – 2 Maio Semana Restaurante Primavera

7p–11:30pEspíritu del Centro 5km Raça @ "Jack's Abby"

TBD"Dennison Crossing" Concerto



Sábado

Segunda-Feira

Domingo

Domingo

Sábado

Sábado

Sábado

Domingo

Sábado

Domingo

Segunda-Feira

26 Abril

30 Maio

3 Maio

27 Julho

13 Junho

3 Octubro

23 Agosto

1– 28 Novembro

1 – 7 Novembro

14 Dezembro

13 Dezembro

6 Dezembro – 2 Janeiro

"Downtown Celebration"

Mercado de Artesãos de Férias @"Springdale Barrel Room"

Campanha de Novembro "LOJA PEQUENA"

Semana do Restaurante Outono

"Downtown Oktoberfest"

Tour Café com História e Arquitetura

20 Abril

14 Marzo

6p–9p

12p–4p

1:30p–5:30p

9:30a–11:30a

Concurso de Decoração de Janelasde Férias

9 Mayo Sábado Mural Mile Road Race 9a–11a

Get a loan from your community,not from a big bank.

We get it. Cash�ow can be di�cult for small businesses. Whether you’re getting your dream business o� the ground or taking your existing

business to the next level, you need money. And the big banks don’t always make things easier.

That’s why we built MainVest. MainVest is a regulation crowdfunding portal that connects you with potential investors in your community:

think Kickstarter, but for small business loans.

MainVest helps you not just raise the funds you need for your business, but simultaneously engage a group of investors who—unlike a bank

—can become loyal customers. Additionally, revenue-based debt �nancing incentivizes investors to help your business succeed.

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Crowdfunding platforms have existed for a while. But only since recent changes in government regulations can American businesses

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

1Create an account

Tell us about your new or existing business and why you’re seeking capital.

SIGN UP

2Prepare your listing

Decide on the terms of your loan and build out a webpage on MainVest that demonstrates why your business is a good

investment. We’re here to help you with this!

3Raise funds

Once approved, we launch your page on MainVest where you can raise funds from members of your community. These

may be current or potential customers!

Access to capital that increases customerloyalty

SIGN AND FACADE PROGRAM

Application received & processed.

Community Development

Department (CD) performs

environmental review record (ERR).

As part of ERR, CD requests review by

Mass Historical Commission (MHC).

If no public comment period after

MHC response, project is approved.

Contract signing and start date set.

When public comment period required,

one is local (20 days) & at HUD (15 days).

After comment period, permission

granted for project start.

Contract signed.

Davis-Bacon prevailing wages must

be paid to project workers for all sign

and facade work.

W E E K 1T A S K S / S T E P S W E E K 2 W E E K 5 W E E K 1 0

L IKELY PROJECT

SCHEDULE

C ITY OF FRAMINGHAM

CITY OF FRAMINGHAM SIGN & FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

APPLICATION

Facade Program Description: A rebate in funds of up to 1/3 of approved total costs of the improvements with a maximum rebate of $10,000.

Sign Program Description: A rebate in funds of up to 2/3 of approved total costs of the improvements, up to a max of $3,000.Please return your completed application with all supporting documents to: Department of Community DevelopmentCity of Framingham 150 Concord Street, Suite: B3 Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 532-5457 (508) 532-5461 FAX

This application is for assistance to:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Business _____________________________________________________________________________________

Business Address Phone Number _____________________________________________________________________________________

PLEASE NOTE: • There may be no liens against the Applicant’s property. ALL payments to the City must be

current (taxes, water, etc.).• Projects must conform to applicable building codes, zoning regulations, sign bylaws and/or

requirements for public accessibility. Other conditions may apply.• Submission of an application does not guarantee assistance will be offered.• The City of Framingham cannot provide reimbursement for costs incurred prior to the formal

execution of program agreements and contracts.• The City of Framingham reserves the right to reject or accept all or part of any application and

to establish a priority system or waiting list for projects.

Please call 508.532.5457 if you have any questions or need assistance in completing the form.

Funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant Program administered by the Community and Economic Development Department.

Instructions: Applicants must answer all items; incomplete applications will be returned. Any item which does not apply to your project should be marked “N/A”.

SECTION A. BUILDING OWNERSHIP INFORMATION (Only if different from applicant)

1. Property Owner’s Name: _________________________________________________

2. Property Owner’s Address: _______________________________________________

3. Property Owner’s Phone Number:___________________________________________

4. What are your plans to finance costs of construction?

Program Rebate: $ _________ Cash: $ ___________ Private Financing: $_________

5. If Private financing, institution/BankName:_____________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Telephone #:_____________________________________

*Property Owner’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________

*Property Owner’s Signature Herein Provides Consent For Proposed Improvements

SECTION B. BUILDING USE INFORMATION

1. Number of businesses occupying the building: ______

2. Number of vacant commercial units in the building: ______

3. How long have these units been vacant: _________________________________________

4. Number of residential units: ______ When were the residential units created (year)? ______

5. Assessed value of the property: __________________

6. City of Framingham Assessors: Sheet # ______ Block _____ Lot/s __________

7. So. Middlesex Registry of Deeds: Book _______ Page _______

8. Is the property registered at the Land Court: No____ Yes____ Certificate #: ___________

9. Are there any outstanding debts (mortgages, encumbrances, liens, attachments) on the property?

Yes____ No____

If “Yes”, please indicate all secured interests in this property.

If necessary, attach a separate page to document additional items.

First Mortgage Holder name: ____________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Amount of Lien: _________________

Date of Lien: _________________

Second Mortgage Holder name: __________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________

Amount of Lien: _________________

Date of Lien: ___________________

SECTION C. PROJECT INFORMATION

Please describe the type of improvements you propose to make to the building facade. Include a brief

description of all other improvements (use additional sheets, if necessary).

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

1. Approximately how much are you able to spend? $ ___________

2. Have you sought architectural assistance? Yes ____ No ____

If yes, please attach drawings, renderings and plans.

_________________________________________________ ________________________________

Firm or individual’s Name and Telephone #

Professional Credentials_______________________________________________________

3. Have you sought estimates from general contractors? Yes ____ No ____

If yes, please list the names of all contractors who provided an estimate and attach copies of all

estimates.

_________________________________________________ ________________________________

Firm or individual’s Name Telephone #

_________________________________________________ ________________________________


_________________________________________________ ________________________________


4. What is the estimated time of project completion? ______________________________

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Please be sure to include the following required items with your application:

____ Completed application form

____ Photographs (color) of existing conditions (2 sets)

____ Conceptual idea of improvements or architectural services rendered

Your application is not complete until ALL documents are received. In certain cases, further

documentation may be required. You will be notified in that case.

Please check one and provide the necessary documents:

BUILDING OWNER TENANT

o Property Deed o Business Lease

o Paid Municipal Tax Bill o Owner’s Permission for Property

Improvements

*Owner’s will need to provide an Insurance Certificate by the closing date!

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION

I/we certify that all information provided in the application is accurate and that I/we will complete a

facade improvement project in accordance with plans approved by the City of Framingham’s

Department of Community and Economic Development. Upon notification that my/our project is

approved by the Façade and Sign Improvement Program, I/we will sign a participation agreement

authorizing the City to encumber funds for my/our project, and stipulating that I/we will abide by all

program requirements. I further agree that at the conclusion of the façade improvements to maintain

but not alter the completed project for ten (10) years from the date of the covenant.

Applicant(s) Signature(s):

Signature Date

Signature Date

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Application No: Accepted by: ________________Date Received: _____________

Date Approved: _______________ Fee Received on (date): _________ Check # _________________

ZBA variance needed? ________

Hearing Date: __________________

Building permit issued on: _______________ ___

Documents

Business Partner, Welcome to Downtown Framingham!