2009 Street Crack Sealing

The DPW has awarded a contract for crack sealing utilizing Chapter 90 funds. This important maintenance project preserves City streets by sealing off rainwater going through the asphalt cracks causing potholes and other damage. Twenty-seven (27) City streets are scheduled to be done this Fall.

2009 Street Resurfacing

Two (2) City streets are scheduled to be reconstructed this fall. Both roadways will be reclaimed with new base and top courses of asphalt. The contract will be awarded to Palmer Paving utilizing Chapter 90 funds. Residents will be informed of the work schedule at a later date. The streets are listed below.

Prospect Avenue from Bridge Road to Prospect Street
West Farms Road from Ryan Road to Westhampton Road (Route 66)

Roundabout accident statistics

The NPD has compiled a list of accidents reported at the site of the proposed roundabout at Look Park and the DPW is making that available, along with other documents, on our roundabout web page. These are only the reported accidents with over $1000 in damage or personal injury. You can link there buy clicking the title of this entry.

Traveler Information Center

Welcome to the MassTraveler website by clicking the above title. This site provides real time travel (webcams), road conditions and public transit information to assist those visiting the Pioneer Valley.

Upper Roberts Meadow Dam

The DPW has released a project update statement regarding the Upper Robert's Meadow Dam. This statement provides information about the dam deficiencies, project alternatives, hydropower considerations, habitat changes, project funding, and the Board of Public Works' decision to remove the dam. The full project update can be found on our website or by clicking on the title of this entry.