PROJECT DESCRIPTION

As a result of Columbia Gas’s disturbance to public roads and sidewalks during the gas emergency and gas restoration last fall, the Town will be undertaking restoration and paving of approximately 15 miles of roadway. Public Works will be responsible for overseeing the road/sidewalk restoration project. The project is estimated to take 4 years, however with good project coordination, a large portion of work will be completed in advance of this time frame.

Road paving selection and schedule will follow a similar objective process as found in our annual Roads Program, however we will be taking a neighborhood approach such that roads in the same vicinity will be grouped/paved together in order to minimize disruptions to residents/businesses. Paving schedule will be heavily weighted on coordination with several ongoing Town/State projects.

As we move forward with developing the schedule for all roadwork, we will conduct public information meetings to receive input, review alternatives and communicate project plans. As the project progresses, we will also make full use of the Town’s website and social media accounts to provide timely information to residents/businesses.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

CONTRACT 2A - UPDATE

The tree planting contractor (Cassidy Landscaping) has been in contact with nurseries to review their inventory and determine the stock available. Residents may have noticed utility markings on the streets as part of DIGSAFE which are for the replanting program. Cassidy Landscaping is intending on starting the tree planting in mid-October. Any residents wanting to discuss the tree replanting program should call Elaini Sahtouris, Staff Engineer at 978-685-0950 x.44022.

CONTRACT 3-4-5

PJ Albert has been working on the redesign of the intersections of Saltonstall Road and Cabot Road and Saltonstall Road and Herrick Road. PJ Albert has also started working on removal of impacted sidewalk areas in preparation for restoration. Starting on September 13, 2023, roadway milling will begin on the following streets:

Norman Road Buckingham Road Herrick Road

Chapin Road Silsbee Road Edmands Road

Young Road Saltonstall Road

Roadway milling is anticipated to take a few days to complete. Delays should be expected if traveling in this area. Residents should seek alternate routes.