08/22/2026
UPDATE:
Late Summer Summary:
North Ave curb and walk project phase 2:
Have just added binder coat to curb project at the section from Lancaster to Division Street. Will be confirming and signing off on all structure, Gates and curb boxes. Will add topcoat once sign offs are confirmed. We have started to pull the curb on the odd side of North ave and will be installing granite curb the beginning of next week. We will follow up with grading and asphalt binder once all structure and gates have been refurbished and/or replaced. We will continue the process on the even side once we have everything over to binder for pedestrian flow. The approximate completion date will be November.
Funds used: Complete Streets grant, Town Articles, Drainage and Highway General.
Concord Street curb and walk project from 365 Concord Street to Summer Street intersection:
Concord Meadows Development s completed their sidewalk remediation to Shaw Ave. The town will continue curb and walks rehabilitation to Summer Street intersection. The intersection will have new crossings pushed out away from Intersection format. We have stated to pull existing walk and curbing and will continue this week. Once completed the contractor will be in to install new curbing. We will follow up with Structure, curb box, and gate refurbishment. Will then install asphalt binder, confirm infrastructure upgrades and final coats. The intersection will have new crosswalks and additional signage installed.
Funds used: Developer remediation, Chapter 90, Drainage and Highway General.
Manzella Ct and Digrande Drainage project:
We will be starting drainage upgrades to this area. Will include replacing pipe sequencing, manhole rehabilitation, And catch basin rehabilitation. The work is in preparation for paving the roads in Spring 2027.
Funds Used: Chapter 90, and Drainage and Highway General.
Marks and Woodsbury Drainage project: This project will be the same scope as Manzella/Digrande area. Funding sources are the same.
Drainage/Stormwater:
Concord Street from John Dunne Drive to Market is currently being engineered for substantial drainage upgrades. This area will have new easement that runs to Calvery Chapel established drainage easement.
Funds used:
Stormwater/Drainage and Highway General.
Rice Ave from North and South Douglas to Cottonwood is currently being engineered for substantial drainage upgrades. The area will have new easements added, culver with additional and closed elements.
Funds used:
Stormwater/Drainage and Highway General.
Recycle Center Composting operations: We will continue to grind and compost all our organic products. Trying to clean up the area for future operations. Loam, Compost, Mulch and woodchips are available for Town residents.
Funds used: Town Article and Drainage and Highway General.
Highway Department paving:
The Highway Department had Substantial grading, drainage upgrades and asphalt binder installed. Looks great. will be adding topcoat next fiscal year.
Funds used: Town Article, Drainage and Highway General.
Police Station paving project:
We are getting ready to raise the castings and gates to add the topcoat to the police Station. We will also be paving the road from Market Street and the Rail Trail access road. We will be following up with new striping and signage in this area.
Funds used: Town articles, and Highway General.
We are currently finalizing the 5- and 10-year road management plan. All of the Town roads have just been inspected and evaluated on condition. We will be releasing the 5 year plan by the end of year. Obviously will be dependent on grants, Chapter 90 and Town articles.
In addition to the above projects, we will continue on weekly sweeping, drainage maintenance and brush cutbacks.
Thank you for your patience.
