Upcoming Schedule of Work in the Center Business District

The following work has been completed in the Center Business District project:

• Completed construction of the new sewer main on Somerset Ave., between Cottage Park Rd. and Pleasant St.

• Began installation of sewer service connections to new sewer main for residences on Somerset Ave., between Cottage Park Rd. and Pleasant St.

• Began construction of the new storm drain on Woodside Ave., between Pauline St. and Somerset Ave. Installed new drain manholes, catch basins and drain pipe.

• Began installation of water service connections to new water main for residences/businesses on Bartlett Rd., between French Square and Pleasant St.

• Installed temporary trench pavement for trenches excavated on Somerset Ave., Woodside Ave., and Bartlett Rd.

Anticipated Schedule through 10/16/20:

1.   Oct. 5 to Oct. 9, 2020

• Begin construction of the new sewer main on Cottage Park Rd., between Somerset Ave. and Pleasant St.

• Continue construction of the new storm drain on Woodside Ave., between Pauline St. and Somerset Ave. Install new drain manholes, catch basins and drain pipe.

•Continue installation of sewer service connections to new sewer main for residences/businesses on Bartlett Rd., between French Square and Pleasant St.; and on Adams St., between Woodside Ave. and Bartlett Rd.

• Continue installation of water service connections to new water main for residences/businesses on Bartlett Rd., between French Square and Pleasant St.; and on Adams St., between Woodside Ave. and Bartlett Rd.

• Install temporary trench pavement for trenches excavated on Cottage Park Rd., Woodside Ave., Bartlett Rd. and Adams St.

2. Oct. 13 to Oct. 16, 2020

• No construction will occur on Monday, October 12th, in observation of the Columbus Day holiday.

• Continue construction of the new sewer main on Cottage Park Rd., between Somerset Ave. and Pleasant St.

• Begin installation of sewer service connections to new sewer main for residences/businesses on Woodside Ave., between Hagman Rd. and Pleasant St.

• Continue installation of sewer service connections to new sewer main for residences/businesses on Bartlett Rd., between French Square and Pleasant St.; and on Adams St., between Woodside Ave. and Williams St.

• Continue installation of water service connections to new water main for residences/businesses on Bartlett Rd., between French Square and Pleasant St.; and on Adams St., between Woodside Ave. and Williams St.

• Install temporary trench pavement for trenches excavated on Cottage Park Rd., Woodside Ave., Bartlett Rd. and Adams St.

Notices:

1. NIGHT WORK: Beginning Monday, October 19th, construction of storm drain, water main, and water and sewer services on Woodside Ave. at French Square will be performed from 8 PM and 6 AM, Monday night through Thursday night. No construction is planned for Friday night, Saturday night, or Sunday night. When night work begins, construction activities will occur during normal work hours (7 AM to 3:30 PM) as well as night hours (8 PM to 6 AM). Night work is scheduled to be completed by 6 AM Friday, November 6th.

Residents and businesses with temporary water service connections (blue hoses) are requested not to move these hoses or shut off the outside faucet the hoses are connected to.  The hoses provide your property with water service during construction. If the outside faucet is closed, it will interrupt your water service.  If the hose is moved it can create a trip hazard where the temporary water service crosses the sidewalk.  Please do not move these hoses to perform yard work. If you have landscaping services at your property, please inform your landscaper not to move these hoses or shut off the outside faucet.  Running over these hoses with a lawn mower cut the hoses and interrupt water service until the hose can be replaced.  If you see a trip hazard, please contact Frank Fruci (P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.) at (617) 592-3784 immediately to report the hazard.

Occasionally, residents and businesses may experience discolored tap water because of construction activities. Construction may disrupt sediment in water pipes and cause it to become suspended in the water.  Discolored water is not a health threat and is the result of low levels of naturally occurring iron in water. If you are experiencing water discoloration, flush your water from a faucet that does not have a screen (like the bathtub or outside spigot) until you get clear water.  If your water is still discolored after several minutes of flushing, you may need to wait a few hours for the sediment to settle and the water in the main to clear. Additionally, residents and businesses may also experience warm tap water due to the sun heating the temporary water mains. Similarly, please flush your water for several minutes until it has cooled.