For nearly 60 years, the high-rise towers at 1610 Worcester Rd have dominated the South Framingham skyline, a static fixture since their 1966 debut. That stillness ends now. A demolition permit and a rapid-fire series of construction filings signal a total transformation of the 293,180-square-foot complex known as The Green at 9 and 90.
Residents living near the intersection of Worcester Road and Route 9 should prepare for significant disruption. The city has processed a staggering 62 permits for the property within a single 90-day window, a pace rarely seen for a building of this age and scale. This isn't routine maintenance; it is a systematic modernization of the entire 402-unit structure.
The overhaul kicked off in early February with demolition filing BLDE-26-144, submitted by applicant Angelo Vigliotta. Less than a month later, on March 8, the city approved electrical permit BLDE-26-298, clearing the path for immediate, heavy-duty work. These filings serve as the opening act for a broader wave of repairs targeting the building's aging infrastructure, from its facade to its internal utility systems.
This concentration of activity places The Green at 9 and 90 at the center of a growing trend in South Framingham. As the city expands transit options with ongoing MBTA Commuter Rail improvements, developers are rushing to upgrade older assets to meet modern demand. The sheer volume of filings suggests the developer is addressing decades of wear in a coordinated effort, rather than patching isolated issues.
With the demolition phase already underway, neighbors should expect increased noise and potential traffic delays as crews work to strip and rebuild critical systems. The timeline for completion will hinge on how quickly inspectors can clear the structural and electrical upgrades, but the speed of the initial filings indicates an aggressive schedule.
Residents can track the progress of these filings and view updated inspection schedules on the Framingham city portal. As the project moves forward, the city will monitor compliance closely to ensure the rapid pace does not compromise safety standards.