Expect detours to complicate commutes on Wednesday. Read the full article → from Plan for downtown area detours on Wednesday
Plan for downtown area detours on Wednesday
Several road closures and detours announced due to scheduled paving
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Downtown construction on Tuesday
The Town announced that pavement milling will take place on Tuesday
The Town announced upcoming roadwork in the downtown area. The latest news is that work that was initially scheduled for today has been rescheduled to Tuesday. Read the full article → from Downtown construction on Tuesday
School & Main intersection sight line improved
The section of the stone wall impacting the view at the intersection of School Street and Route 30 was removed. Read the full article → from School & Main intersection sight line improved
BOS to discuss enforcing railroad’s property rights over part of downtown Cafe’s lot – Tuesday
Mauro’s Village Cafe parking lot purportedly infringes on CSX Transportation’s property. To get easements allowing fixes to downtown infrastructure, selectmen may enforce the railroad’s property rights with barriers and curbs. Read the full article → from BOS to discuss enforcing railroad’s property rights over part of downtown Cafe’s lot – Tuesday
Main Street Update: Disruptions this week and next (for mostly final stretch)
Expect some big disruptions, including during rush hours, for the Main Street Reconstruction project again this week and next week. The good news is they’ll signal the final stages to the roadwork components of the project (paving and painting). Read the full article → from Main Street Update: Disruptions this week and next (for mostly final stretch)
Town pursuing grant to help fund Newton-to-Main Street sidewalk
At their June 23rd meeting, Selectmen approved pursuing a $300K grant for a sidewalk from downtown Main Street to Reliant Medical Group at 24 Newton Street. Read the full article → from Town pursuing grant to help fund Newton-to-Main Street sidewalk
Main Street Update: Now working their way from Park St to Common St
I’m overdue in sharing the latest on the Main Street Reconstruction project. Read the full article → from Main Street Update: Now working their way from Park St to Common St
Selectmen to consider applying for state grant for downtown area sidewalks
Public Works Superintendent wants to take advantage of a state grant to fund making the downtown Main Street area more walkable. Read the full article → from Selectmen to consider applying for state grant for downtown area sidewalks
Main St update: Work in progress this spring to be completed this fall
At readers’ request, I followed up to find out what the updated timeline is for the Main Street Reconstruction project. Read the full article → from Main St update: Work in progress this spring to be completed this fall
Virus Update: Briefs from Fire, Police & DPW
On Tuesday night, selectmen were updated by chiefs of the Fire Department, Police Department and Public Works on how they are handling the state of emergency. Read the full article → from Virus Update: Briefs from Fire, Police & DPW
Main Street Update: Wrapping up next month for a winter pause
Yesterday afternoon, the Town issued an update that was apparently posted last week. Read the full article → from Main Street Update: Wrapping up next month for a winter pause
Main Street Update: Some paving starting this fall; explaining bigger stone walls
The Town posted an update on the schedule for the Main Street Reconstruction project. It reminds me to share a related item that I hadn’t gotten around to yet. Read the full article → from Main Street Update: Some paving starting this fall; explaining bigger stone walls
Another Main Street Update
I’m overdue in sharing another update on the Main Street Reconstruction project. Read the full article → from Another Main Street Update
Main Street Update: Utility pole installation beginning
The Town’s latest update on the Main Street project is that new utility pole installation work would begin today. Read the full article → from Main Street Update: Utility pole installation beginning