A building permit was approved for construction at 61 Leigh St. This means you may see more trucks and workers in the area soon. The project could change the look of this historic downtown neighborhood.

The permit (BLD054664) allows construction in the Commercial (C-1) zoning district. The applicant is not listed. The project involves building a new structure. City records do not show the estimated cost.

This site is near the Framingham Library, Town Hall, and Historical Society Building. The area has been part of Framingham's commercial district since the early 1900s. Recent permit records show this is the first new construction at this address in over 20 years.

City inspectors will monitor the work as it happens. You can check permit status updates on the city's website. For questions, call the Building Department at (508) 820-1234.