Spring Recycling Events Calendar

Many recycling events are scheduled for this Spring, including:

• Free paper shedding
• Household Hazardous Waste collection
• Electronics recycling
  
• A special Bay State Village plastics collection
• Compost bins and Rain barrel distributions
• Earth Day activities in Pulaski Park

For a full calendar and more information, please visit our web page or click the title of this posting.

Roundabout Construction Project Update

ET&L Corporation, working under contract with MassDOT, has provided the following tentative schedule for the next three weeks for the Roundabout Construction Project:

• During the week of March 22-27 construction signs will be installed on all approaches to the project.
• The week of March 29-April 3 portable concrete protective barriers will be installed at various locations along Route 9 and Bridge Road. Expect delays and lane closures.
• The week of April 5-10 tree clearing will take place.

The above schedule is subject to change due to unexpected delays and weather conditions.

Roundabout Project Construction Ahead

Construction of the Roundabout Project at the intersection of Bridge Road and North Main Street (Route 9) in Florence is slated to begin this month, weather permitting. MassDOT is overseeing this project and has contracted with ET&L Corporation of Stow, MA to perform the work. Initial construction activity will be the installation of construction work zone signs, survey, tree protection, tree removal, and rerouting of utilities such as gas, cable, telephone, and electric. Questions regarding the status of the project should be directed to Tom Smith @ 587-1570 ext. 4310 or Laura Hanson @ 587-1570 ext. 4312 at the Department of Public Works.

Paving 2010 - West Farms Rd & Prospect Ave

Preparations for pavement reclaiming on West Farms Road and Prospect Avenue will begin on 3/22/2010. Initially, work includes wetlands protection, catch basin/manhole adjustments, signage, and survey. Reclaiming is scheduled to occur between April 19-22, 2010 beginning on West Farms Rd. Weather permitting, new pavement should be placed during the last week of April. One lane traffic will be allowed during construction. Please be patient since normal traffic patterns may be delayed.
Call Tom Smith (DPW) with questions: 587-1570, x.4310

Jackson Street-Safe Routes to School Project

Construction work is beginning (again) on Jackson Street for the Safe Routes to School Project. Work includes new granite curbing, sidewalks, a rail trail connection and two speed tables to promote pedestrian and bicycle safety. MassDOT has an August 2010 deadline for completion. Expect delays due to one-lane traffic during construction.