Chestnut Street road closure for emergency sewer repairs

The Department of Public Works will be conducting emergency sewer repairs in the vicinity of 96 Chestnut Street. Chestnut Street will be closed at this location to through  traffic from 7 AM to 4 PM on Monday, January 6, 7 AM to 4 PM on Tuesday, January 7, and 7 AM to 4 PM on Wednesday, January 8. Detours will be in place, police officers will be present, and emergency services have been notified. Local access will be maintained. Outside of these hours, the road will be reopened to all traffic”.

Construction for the week of December 30, weather permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, the Highway Division repaired potholes on Clement Street, Corticelli Street, Crafts Avenue, Elizabeth Street, Elm Street, Locust Street, Market Street, Walnut Street, and the Armory Street parking lot.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines has resumed along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed by January 2020.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Construction for the week of December 23

Highway Division Update

• Last week, the Highway Division focused efforts on snow operations and sanding throughout the City.  Potholes were repaired on Elm Street, Hatfield Street, King Street, Locust Street, Main Street, Nonotuck Street, Pine Street, and South Street.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines has resumed along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed by January 2020.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Construction for the week of December 9, 2019 Weather Permitting

Highway Division Update:

• Last week, the Highway Division focused efforts on plowing and winter storm clean up. 
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.

Riverside Drive Speed Tables 

• On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed.  Signage and markings will be completed at a later date.
• Roberts Meadow Watershed 
• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines will resume along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed this fall.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19 

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Construction for the week of December 2, weather permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, the Highway Division repaired:
• Potholes on Chestnut Street, Dimock Street, and Locust Street.
• Sidewalks on Main Street (Florence), Main Street (Northampton), North Maple Street, and Strong Avenue.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles. As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
• Street sweeping:
• Is complete in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
• Will continue next week in Ward 2.

Riverside Drive Speed Tables

• On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed. Signage and markings will be completed in the following weeks.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines will resume along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed this fall.

State Street

• A new sewer manhole has been installed in front of 74 State Street.
• Work is scheduled for Friday, November 29th. A police detail will be on site. If weather does not permit planned schedule, the work will be completed this week.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Help Keep Our Sewers Working During the Holidays

Grease is a major cause of sewer clogs and back-ups

• Keep all grease, oils, fats and fatty foods from going in the sink, garbage disposal, drains and sewers.
• Dispose of grease, oils and fats by putting into a lidded container, mixing in absorbent material (such as kitty litter or coffee grounds), sealing the container and putting it in the trash.

For more information, please see What You Flush Matters (pdf)

Construction planned for the Week of November 25 Weather Permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, the Highway Division repaired potholes on Fort Street, King Street, Country Way, Norwood Avenue and Allen Place.
• Sidewalk repairs were completed on Gothic Street, Pearl Street and Strong Avenue.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
• Street Sweeping is complete in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6. Work will continue in Ward 2 next week.
• Sidewalk replacement project at the Academy of Music is complete.

Riverside Drive Speed Tables

• On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed.  Signage and markings will be completed in the following weeks.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines will resume along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by a licensed harvester.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed this fall.

State Street

• A new sewer manhole has been installed in front of 74 State Street.
• Work is scheduled for Friday, November 29th.  A police detail will be on site.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the walking/bike path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Construction for the week of November 18 weather permitting

Highway Division Update 

• Last week, the Highway Division repaired potholes on James Avenue, Terrace Lane, Elm Street, and West Street and downtown parking lots.
• Sidewalks on Ryan Road and Pleasant Street were repaired.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
• Street sweeping has been completed in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
• Street sweeping has begun in Ward 2 and will continue next week.
• The sidewalk replacement project at the Academy of Music is almost complete.  Final sealing is scheduled.

Burts Pit Road & Riverside Drive Paving Project 

• The Burts Pit Road paving project is complete. 
• On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed.  Signage and markings will be completed in the following weeks.

Chesterfield Road, Spring Street, Main Street (Leeds) and Cross Street Paving Project 

• The paving project is complete. 

Bridge Road, Brisson Drive and Glendale Road Paving Project 

• The paving project is complete.

Roberts Meadow Watershed 

• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines will resume along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by licensed harvester.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed this fall.

State Street

• A new sewer manhole was installed in front of 74 State Street.  Additional work, including pavement patching and other site cleanup, will continue in the following weeks.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19 

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the shared use path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.  
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Construction for the week of November 11 Weather Permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, the Highway Division repaired:
• Potholes on James Avenue, Terrace Lane, Elm Street, and West Street and downtown parking lots.
• Sidewalks on Olander Drive and Pleasant Street.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
• Street sweeping:
• Has been completed in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
• Has begun in Ward 2 and will continue next week.
• Sidewalk replacement project at the Academy of Music is underway and will continue next week.

Burts Pit Road & Riverside Drive Paving Project

• On Burts Pit Road, the paving project is substantially complete.  Minor work on curb and driveway repairs is planned.
• On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed.  Signage and markings will be completed in the following weeks.

Chesterfield Road, Spring Street, Main Street (Leeds) and Cross Street Paving Project

• The paving project is substantially complete.  Minor work on driveways and shoulders is planned.  Removal of construction signs and tree protection will be completed in the following weeks.

Bridge Road, Brisson Drive and Glendale Road Paving Project

• The paving project is complete.

Roberts Meadow Watershed

• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines will resume along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by licensed harvester Tyler Sage.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed this fall.

State Street

• A new sewer manhole was installed in front of 74 State Street.  Additional work, including pavement patching and other site cleanup, may be required this week.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the shared use path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.  
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Construction for the week of November 4 weather permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, the Highway Division repaired sidewalks at Village Hill and on Summer Street.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
• Street sweeping in Wards 1, 5, 6, and 4 is complete.
• Street sweeping in Ward 3 has begun and will continue next week.
• Sidewalk replacement project at the Academy of Music is underway.

Burts Pit Road & Riverside Drive Paving Project

• On Burts Pit Road, the paving project is substantially complete.  Minor work on curb and driveway repairs is planned.
• On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed.  Signage and markings will be completed in the following weeks.
• Chesterfield Road, Spring Street, Main Street (Leeds) and Cross Street Paving Project 
• Final road paving is complete for the project.  Work continues on driveways and shoulders.

Bridge Road, Brisson Drive and Glendale Road Paving Project 

• The Bridge Road and Glendale Road paving project is complete. 
• Roberts Meadow Watershed 
• A small timber harvest to remove dying red pines will resume along the north side of Chesterfield Road east of Reservoir Road.
• The logging will be conducted using horses and is being carried out by licensed harvester Tyler Sage.
• This project began in Spring 2018 and is expected to be completed this fall.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Upcoming work includes completing overhead utility transfers, paving the new I-91 northbound off ramp and the shared use path on Damon Road, guardrail installation, and installation of a precast, modular block wall adjacent to Route 9 westbound.  
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

State Street

• A new sewer manhole will be installed in front of 74 State Street on Wednesday, November 6.  Police will be on duty and one lane of traffic will be maintained.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.

Fair Street water service interruption, Wednesday, October 30

Water service on Fair Street will be unavailable on Wednesday, October 30 from 8 AM to 2 PM to accommodate hydrant repairs. All affected residents and/or businesses have been notified.

Construction work for the week of October 21 weather permitting

Highway Division Update

• Last week, the Highway Division:
• Repaired potholes on Hatfield Street and North Elm Street.
• Repaired curbs on North Elm Street and Deerfield Drive.
• To report a pothole, please submit a request for Pothole Repair. The largest potholes are filled first to alleviate hazards to vehicles.  As hazards arise and are identified, they will be addressed.
• Street sweeping in Wards 1 and 6 is complete.
• Street sweeping in Ward 5 will continue next week.
• Sidewalk replacement project at the Academy of Music is underway.

Burts Pit Road & Riverside Drive Paving Project

• On Burts Pit Road, the paving project is substantially complete.  Minor work on curb and driveway repairs is planned.
• On Riverside Drive, two speed tables have been installed.  Signage and markings will be completed in the following weeks.

Chesterfield Road, Spring Street, Main Street (Leeds) and Cross Street Paving Project

• Final road paving is complete for the project.  Work continues on driveways and shoulders.

Bridge Road, Brisson Drive and Glendale Road Paving Project

• On Glendale Road and Bridge Road, work will include punch list items: loaming, seeding, removing tree protection, and other miscellaneous work.

Bridge Street, Damon Road, Interstate 91 - Exit 19

• MassDOT has contracted with Baltazar Contractors, Inc. to construct a roundabout and associated improvements to the Interstate 91 - Exit 19 interchange at the base of the Coolidge Bridge. The work is scheduled to be completed by June 2021.
• Preliminary work includes construction survey, work on the northbound I-91 off ramp and southbound I-91 on ramp, and utility relocations.
• Questions about the project should be directed to MassDOT District 2.

An overview of all current Public Works projects can be found by going to Current Projects.