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

Cassidy Landscaping will be returning in April 2024 to complete the replanting program for the Contract 2A area and maintain trees planted last Fall. 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 is preparing to start restoration activities on April 1, 2024 in the Contract 3 area. PJ Albert will be starting with sawcutting and excavating existing curb on Edmands Road and then moving to Middlesex Street in preparation for installation of new sloped granite curbing.

The week of April 8, 2024 PJ Albert's subcontractor will begin installation of new sloped vertical granite along Edmands Road and then moving to Middlesex Street.

Sidewalk removal and rough grading activities will also continue on the following streets: Edmands Road, Morris Street, Middlesex Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, Milton Street, Richardson Avenue, and Pilgrim Street.

Residents have been asking about tree planting within the Contract 3-4-5 areas. Tree planting is one of the last items done so no new trees are damaged during construction. Once PJ Albert finishes the restoration activities at the end of the Summer 2024, tree replanting in the Contract 3-4-5 areas will begin.