June 20 to June 26, 2021

The Weston Department of Public Works continued to fulfill its mission to construct and maintain the physical infrastructure that provides for the public's health and safety, to protect the environment, and to enhance the quality of life and ensure that Weston continues to be a desirable place in which to live and conduct business. The following is the weekly report, by division:

2021 Roadway Reconstruction Program

The following roads are expected to be worked on this construction season, which also includes crack and chip sealing programs. Also note the gas main work being completed by National Grid in the utility work section below:

Ash Street - TBD, as sidewalk did not pass Town Meeting
Kings Grant Road after drainage work is complete
Spruce Hill Road - Raising structures and binder for driveway aprons, then final paving, driveway aprons and landscaping work. Anticipate paving work the week of July 6
Bay State Road - Raising structures and binder for driveway aprons, then final paving, driveway aprons and landscaping work. Anticipate paving work the week of July 6
Buckskin Road & Whispering Lane - Driveway aprons, structure adjustments, and curbing work to be completed, then final course of pavement, driveway aprons and landscape work. Anticipate paving work the week of July 6
Newton Street - pending drainage work
Spring Road - Anticipate Round 1a
Wellesley Street (milling)
Ridgeway Road (milling)
Linden Circle
Stonecroft Road
Winter Street (section)
Hallett Hill Road
Bittersweet Road (gas work underway)
Hickory Road (gas work underway)
Briar Lane - Anticipate Round 1a
Stony Brook Road
Old Colony Road
Ferndale Road
Columbine Road
Dean Road
Chiltern Road (gas work completed)
Lantern Road - Anticipate Round 1a
Old Coach Road - Anticipate Round 1a
Longmeadow Road (water main replacement started)
Walnut Street (section) - Anticipate Round 1a

Completed Work

Crack sealing program for 2021

Road Cutting After Paving Moratorium

Once paving is completed on any roadway in Weston, a five-year moratorium on pavement cutting is placed on that road. This is done to protect the investment made by taxpayers. A five-year schedule of anticipated roadway reconstruction is available on the DPW's web page under Capital Improvement Projects.

Town Center Improvement Project Ongoing Work

Utility Pole Removal - ongoing, poles have been cut to stub

Hardscaping - bench installation continues

Curbing and Sidewalk Work - to occur after pole removals

Outstanding work – tree planting continues, banner pole and foundations; new parks; final paving and markings; final landscaping

Traffic Management Plans are modified daily to maximize available parking for the businesses.

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State/Utility Project Work

Continuing to coordinate with Eversource on a number of outstanding issues in Town including double poles, poles guyed into trees, leaning poles and pole guyed with rope (Merriam Street), Hazard trees at/near power lines, etc.;
National Grid has submitted several permits for repairing long-standing gas leak locations;

National Grid Gas Relay Projects:

Church Street – (at/about Pigeon Hill Road) Work completed with the exception of the crossing over the MBTA/Rail Trail - Draft of revised proposal of bridge crossing provided to DPW for review and comments
Hickory Road - replacement ongoing, anticipate July completion
Old Colony Road - anticipated gas main replacement
Ferndale Road - anticipated gas main replacement
Columbine Road - anticipated gas main replacement
Winter Street (Brown to MassPike) - proposed
Wellesley Street (649 to Sylvan Lane) - anticipated gas main replacement
Myles Standish Road - gas main ongoing
Plymouth Road - gas main ongoing
Hancock Road - anticipated gas main replacement

Completed Gas Relays

420 - 428 North Avenue
Briar Lane
292-352 Winter Street
Sherburn Circle and Tyler Road
Chiltern Road
Bittersweet Lane

MBTA Bridge Replacement Project – Intervale Road

A major construction activity will be performed to install new bridge foundations at track level. Work hours will be 24-hours-per-day, 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Intervale Road is closed until August 31st (based on recent upldate from MBTA). MBTA anticipates installing the new bridge superstructure the weekend of July 24 - expect nightwork. A signed detour route will be in place and a map can be viewed on the MBTA project website.

Merriam Street Bridge over the MBTA

MassDOT will be lowering the bridge carrying capacity of the bridge from 6 tons to 3 tons due to deficient superstructure elements. Weston was made aware of this change on June 11 and Town Officials are in talks with MassDOT regarding options to increase the carrying capacity of this bridge in the short term as well as what the long term options will be for this structurally-deficient bridge.

Eversource Utility Pole and Infrastructure Upgrades on 117/North Ave

The Town is awaiting an updated schedule from Eversource. The project goal is to gain system improvements for customers along this power grid. The project is underway and is expected to be completed in June. The overhead lines and the old pole removals will follow.

All of the utility poles in this section will be replaced and reconductored for system improvements. Eversource will be in contact with impacted customers as the project advances.

MWRA Metropolitan Water Tunnel Program

Through the Metropolitan Water Tunnel Program (Tunnel Program), MWRA will construct two new water supply tunnels (approximately 14 miles) that will provide redundancy for MWRA's existing Metropolitan Tunnel System. The Tunnel Program will also allow the aging existing water tunnel system to be rehabilitated without interrupting service. The Tunnel Program is in the preliminary design and environmental review stage. Final design will begin after preliminary design is complete, with tunnel construction planned to occur from approximately 2027 through 2038.

It is anticipated that up to 12 shaft sites will be constructed for deep rock tunnel boring and to connect to the existing surface water distribution system. The project may result in the new alteration of up to 11 acres of land. Additional impacts will be disclosed in the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). Weston's Director of Public Works is a member of the working group for this project. Background information and additional project details can be found on the MWRA's project website. Meeting materials and presentations are posted to the project website, as well.

DPW employees installing a drainage pipe

Ongoing DPW Projects &
Consultant Work

Drainage and Culvert

Southside Drainage – Phase III – design work ongoing;
Newton Street Drainage (by church and Doublet Hill Area) - Work started. Anticipate drainage work through July;
Overseeing consultant design and permitting for Concord Road Culvert replacement, which has impacts on the Warren Avenue and Merriam Street culverts - decision matrix tabling being evaluated. Engineering presented findings to Select Board and the Conservation Commission

State TIP

(Overseeing consultant work on)

Proposed Route 30 Roadway Reconstruction TIP Project (roadway, sidewalk, drainage improvements, intersection improvements, etc.) - approval of 25% plan submission was approved by the Board at a September 24, 2020 meeting. Formal 25% Submission to MassDOT October 2020. Anticipate MassDOT/Consultant Comment Review meeting occurring end of May. Project info at weston.org;
Proposed Route 20 Intersection Improvement TIP Project - (signal at Boston Post Road/Wellesley Street/Boston Post Road By-Pass) - 25% Plans submitted to MassDOT on March 16, 2020. Awaiting review comments, then a MassDOT Pubic Hearing will be scheduled. Project info at weston.org;

Sidewalk and Crosswalk

Warren Avenue – Funding secured for the work; culvert replacement and drainage work needs to take place; sidewalk project needs to be coordinated with roadway work. Warren Avenue sidewalk project has been shelved due to varying opinions on the design of the sidewalk and placement;
Wellesley Street (from Chestnut Street to Route 30) – Rehabilitation project. Anticipate this summer.
Highland Street – Rehabilitation project including the addition of two crosswalks at Highland Meadows. Anticipate this summer

Additional

Wireless Meter Reading - See WestonMA.gov/WaterMeters for more project information. Repeater sites and collector sites installation site ongoing. Meter work starting up including transmitter installations - watch for postal communications from DPW;
Paines Hill Tank Replacement Design – Consultant contract not executing pending review of land and zoning issue with Town Counsel
Longmeadow Water Main Replacement – Working ongoing;
Brook Road / Valley View Water Main Replacement – Advertising process ongoing. Anticipated bid opening on July 9

engineering drawings for stormwater drainage

Engineering Division

Currently reviewing 11 Stormwater Permits;
Issued 57 Stormwater permits
Approved 34 projects currently under construction;
MS4 Stormwater Permit Annual Report –
- Mass NPDES MS4 Permit has been updated with final revisions on 1/6/21. Weston continues working to be in compliance with the MS4 Permit.
- The Town’s consultant providing updates on the Phosphorus Control Plan (PCP) for the MS4 Permit.
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPP) for the DPW Building and the Transfer Station are being prepared in Year-3 of the MS4 Permit (FY 2021)
- Educational outreach information and messages regarding stormwater quality continues to be posted on the importance of keeping stormwater clean and pollution; posted on the Town web pages and throughout Town social media.
Working with the Town’s Traffic and Sidewalk Committee on several items: Love Lane, Chestnut Street, Sunset Road, Wellesley Street at Route 30 signal, mirrors, stop sign requests, sidewalk requests, crosswalk requests, etc.;
Participating as a partner in the Charles River Watershed Association (CWRA) Watershed Modeling Project;
Engineering Drainage Designs Ongoing / Construction Bid Documents advertised:
- Hallett Hill at Merriam Street – Construction is planned for 2021 pending drainage easement;
- Pinecroft at Conant Road – The project is ready for construction in 2021;
- Rolling Lane – Final drainage design and plan preparation in progress;
- 520 Glen Road – Meeting with residents and ComCom on 6/28/21 regarding drainage outfall location

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Water Division

Completed approximately 63 DigSafes;
Performed weekly samples (3), monthly water samples at tanks, and station/tank inspections;
Conducted 7 final reads;
Continued to work on 47 high water bill complaints;
Continued Meter Reading;
Turned on 1 new water service and installed meter
Inspected 1 new water service
Turned off 2 water services and pulled meter for demolition;
Responded to 1 water quality call

Park and Cemetery Division

Mowed Linwood Cemetery, Case Park, Lamson Park, Main Library, Route 30 and Newton Street, Town Hall, and Town Green;
Washed trucks and serviced equipment;
Watered trees and annual flowers

Solid Waste and Recycling Division

Processed 1, 100-yard solid waste dumpster totaling 20.34 tons;
Picked up municipal office recycling – 1,420 lbs;
Picked up Town office and select town park solid waste – 1,080 lbs.;
Processed 1 cardboard container – 6.70 tons;
Ran 1 shuttle for brush /logs – 8.06 tons;
Processed 1 metal container – 4.80 tons;
Process 1 container of scrap wood – 3.65 tons;
Assisted with the pickup of various donations including clothing, electronics, books and bikes – 3.83 tons;
Assisted with pickup of Weston textiles – 740 lbs;
Processed pickup of medical sharps – 60 lbs;
Swap Shed temporarily CLOSED;
Cleaned the trailer pit as needed;
Pick up litter and cleaned up around the site as needed;
Packed containers as needed to maximize loads;
Disinfected Solid Waste and Recycling areas daily;
Seasonal cleanup around the Transfer Station;
Food Composting – 1,080 lbs.
BULKY WASTE COLLECTION CHANGES started May 1st – See WestonMA.gov/BulkyWaste for details
Pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) coming October 2021 - See WestonMA.gov/PAYT

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Highway/Stormwater Divisions

General:

COVID-19: Personnel and Equipment SOPs;
Traffic Detours Setup & Removals: Buckskin Drive, Spruce Hill Road, Bay State;
Cooks Pond Pump Station (drainage): Pump not working normally- Backup pump installed;
Message Board: Set up at Buckskin Drive;
Cleaning and Servicing Equipment: As needed

Outside of Division:

Assist Park/Cemetery/Transfer Station Division: Transport tree to Linwood Cemetery;
Assist Fleet Maintenance: None;
Assist Paving Contractor (Lazaro) – 6/21-23, Buckskin Drive, Spruce Hill Road, Bay State Road

Highway:

Inspect Roadway Conditions: Various locations;
Screen and Remove waste gravel material from Upper Yard;
Sign and Mailbox Repairs and Installations and fence repairs: Multiple locations;
Assist Stormwater Division – Drainage Repair Bittersweet Lane;
Skin Overlay: 6/21 Walnut Street, Winter Street, and Bogle Street;
Repair Shoulder Erosion and/or Surface Degradation: Sherburn Circle;
Mowing and trimming Islands and Grass Strips: 6/14, 16-18;
Flail Mowing: 6/23 south side of Town;
Inspect Tree Locations: 6/22 Brown Street, Highland Street, Wellesley Street;
Tree and/or Branch Removals and Debris Cleanup: 6/22, 6/23, and 6/25

Stormwater:

Drain Line/Pipe Repairs: 6/24 Bittersweet Lane;
Assist Highway Division: Assist paving contractor, branch removals, removed old castings

Vehicle Maintenance Division

Performed routine maintenance (fluid services, tires and brakes, exhaust, steering and suspension, exterior trim work and electrical repairs) on the following, noting that the DPW Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for over 131 pieces of rolling stock for the Town:
- 12 school buses
- 2 police vehicle
- 11 DPW trucks and other equipment
Performed 1 major repair(s) on vehicles with Major/Significant maintenance activity: S-1 paint utility body;
Fuel island, weekly inspection performed

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