I would like to be contacted to discuss this ticket being voided.

Odd/even parking has been in effect in the Town of Framingham for several years. There are signs posted to that effect at every entrance to the town such as on Rt. 135 at the Natick/Framingham, or at the town line on Speen Street. Not to be rude, but simply put: ignorance is not a defense. If you feel there are violations on your street that are not being enforced, report it to the police department (on their main number.) You'll find they are responsive to citizen requests. If you think Furber is not being cleaned properly, contact Parks and Recreation. They do an excellent job maintaining all the fields in town, and I'm sure they'll respond accordingly if you have an issue that needs to be dealt with.
Keith Nelson
Town Meeting Member, Precinct 8

Thanks for the feedback

Unfortunately. That isn't going to cut it... it's not ignorance. It is that the lack of consistency is so tilted on the towns behalf that I feel that it should be voided. It was 2:30 in the afternoon on a Wednesday. What makes it more ridiculous is that I had the presence of mind to put my Mothers car in the driveway on Tuesday do for trash day. I happened to notice that the trash and recycle collectors had to work around my neighbor's tenants car to do their job.

Your response is not rude. You are simply defending the town that you dedicate your service to. However, you are deflecting all responsibility onto me. If we pay our taxes we have a right to ask the town to meet us somewhere in the middle. The signs st the entrance to the town are obviously not sufficient. Let's not sight fine print to absolve the town of what is right.

If this is the towns stance then I expect to see tickets up and down the street all year long.

Sorry. Not in agreement with you

I would like this issue to be acknowledged. I continue to see neighbors cars parked over night on the even side of the street... which, I do not have a problem with... The gentleman above suggests that all of us to be busy bodies and reporting every instance of minor infractions of rule, laws and ordinances. Perfect... let's all stare outside our windows and wait for people to mess up, so we can jump online and report them... That should make for a fascinating block-party dynamic....The real issue here is simple inconsistency... Either enforce it or don't.... I want this ticket to be reduced to a warning, out of principle... I also would like some suggestions for where to park when my kids want to play basketball or street hockey in my driveway on a nice Spring or Summer day when everyone is everywhere else but traveling on my street.... That would be helpful for us to know so we aren't living in ambiguity.... Thanks so much!

Sorry, but you need to know the laws of the area you live in. It is not the responsibility of the town to teach everyone about the laws.
As to where you should park when the kids want to play in the driveway: follow the law and park on the side of the street that is permitted by the law (This year would be on the odd side)

Straight out of an Orwell novel..... if only we could live in a state of Utopia that all know all..Seriously George...Give me a break... we are talking about a toyota on the edge of my lawn at 2:30 in the afternoon... I agree with you that we are responsible to know the law..... However, just like when you sign the documents of your mortgage, and couldn't possibly know and recite all the fine print, it's just ridiculous to think that we will all have the laws at the tip of our fingers.... Further, I will disagree with you on your statement that it's not the Town's responsibility to teach everyone about the laws...It very much is.... That is what a warning is Georgie... When you get pulled over for rolling through a stop sign.,.. Of course...you don't...you are a law abiding good little dubie.... but, let's just say you may have a mishap.... There's a reasonable expectation that A) you may get a warning... and 2)They are pulling over people all the time and whenever possible...a.k.a.... consistently.... I can't believe that this is even a debate...

I can completely Understand your frustration. The odd/even parking alternates yearly. The signage is post on major roads and any roads entering town.
I will have parking enforcement keep a look at all cars in the area

Ok.. Thank you for acknowledging it... I would like to know if you will honor my request to void the ticket. I think this odd/even rule should be looked at, as it pertains to roads such as mine. The frequency of travel, coupled with the fact that the need to park on the street is not at a high, makes this rule more of a hassle to both residents and the town alike... We really should be able to put our car in front of our house for any reason on a temporary basis... I'm sure this would be an act of congress... but that is my two cents...

Thanks

Once a parking ticket has been issued they are processed and all payments are made at Town Hall with the Town Clerk. You can forward your request to that office. I apologize that I do not have the answer for you.

Thank you for contacting the Town of Framingham. We are happy to have assisted you with resolving this matter. Have a great day!