Staff Report
In his report to the town council this week, Town Manager Tony Marino provided additional updates on the new fire station project, as well as the ongoing work on Revere Street.
“The Revere Street TIP project will continue with sidewalk and curb installation for the remainder of the season, which they plan to wrap up in late November,” Marino stated. “Work will resume in the Spring of 2026.”
As for the new fire station project at the old middle school, Marino said architectural firm Kaestle Boos continues to work on the design plans, and the asbestos abatement work has started at the Old Middle School and auditorium.
“The fencing has been installed, and the pest control system and controls have been installed,” said Marino. “We are working to isolate and reroute the utilities to ensure that the ice rink and gymnasium remain operational, allowing demolition to begin on the Old Middle School and Auditorium.”
The town recently hosted a neighborhood meeting for the new fire station project at the gymnasium next to the ice rink to update the neighbors on the demolition process, schedule, and when to expect the building to be taken down.
“We had a dozen or so neighbors show up, and we promised to hold another night meeting as we get closer to the building demolition after the asbestos removal is complete,” Marino stated.
In other road and construction business, Marino said he and DPW Director Steve Calla hosted a meeting with representatives from MassDOT and their Municipal Pavement Program to review work that they will perform during the upcoming Spring 2026 season.
“The work will be on Rt. 145 from Delby’s Corner up to Winthrop Street,” Marino said. “They will also be doing pavement crack sealing on Veterans Road.”
Finally, Marino thanked the Town Clerk’s Office, DPW staff, and Police Department for their hard work leading up to and including Tuesday’s election.