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September 18 - September 24, 2022

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:

 
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2022 Roadway Reconstruction Program

Utility work needs to be appropriately coordinated and completed, the following roads are expected to be worked on this construction season.   Also note the gas main work being completed by National Grid in the utility work section below:




Round 2 (July/August/September timeframe)
  1. Merriam Street (Westland Road to Silver Hill Road) Including Sidewalk in this area as well…  The current schedule calls for the top course of roadway pavement to be installed the week of September 26th .  Activities to follow will be top course of sidewalk pavement to be installed including driveway aprons, loaming, seeding, pavement markings, and final cleanup.  There is still one double pole that the DPW has been coordinating with Eversource and others to have removed….it was to be removed the week of September 26th prior to paving.
  2. Hallet Hill Road –  The current schedule calls for the top course of roadway pavement to be installed the week of September 26th .  Activities to follow will be driveway aprons, loaming seeding, and final cleanup.
  3. Willard Road – drainage work needed prior to reconstruction – anticipate work being started next construction season;
  4. Bemis Road – Drainage work needed prior to reconstruction – anticipate work being started next construction season;
  5. Longmeadow Road – The structures were adjusted to grade the week of September 19th .  The current schedule calls for the top course of roadway pavement to be installed the week of September 26th .  Activities to follow will be driveway aprons, loaming and seeding operations, and final cleanup;
  6. Spring Road – The structures were adjusted to grade the week of September 19th .  The current schedule calls for the top course of roadway pavement to be installed the week of September 26th .  Activities to follow will be driveway aprons, loaming and seeding operations, and final cleanup;
  7. Lantern Road – The structures were adjusted to grade the week of September 19th .  The current schedule calls for the top course of roadway pavement to be installed the week of September 26th .  Activities to follow will be driveway aprons, loaming and seeding operations, and final cleanup;
  8. Old Coach Road – The structures were adjusted to grade the week of September 19th .  The current schedule calls for the top course of roadway pavement to be installed the week of September 26th .  Activities to follow will be driveway aprons, loaming and seeding operations, and final cleanup;
Round 3  (we are anticipating that this round of paving will occur next construction season)
  1. Bittersweet Road;
  2. Chiltern Road;
  3. Dean Road;
  4. Ferndale Road;
  5. Old Colony Road;
  6. Columbine Road.
On the radar depending on how the season goes:
  1. Hickory Road – drainage work (crossings) first;
  2. Briar Lane;
  3. Walnut Road (public section);

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

Outstanding work – Replacement trees still outstanding (10 locations) and remaining punchlist items ongoing.

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underground gas main installation

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 poles guyed with rope, Hazard trees at/near power lines, etc.;
  • National Grid has submitted several permits for repairing long-standing gas leak locations;
  • Eversource is conducting tree work (pruning and removals) on several streets in the middle/south section of Town starting along Route 20 to Love Lane to Highland Street to Pine Street, etc…anticipate crews being in Town for several weeks noting that they are currently in town.
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
  • Winter Street (Brown to Radcliffe Road) – Select Board grant of location held on 3/8/22 and GOL approved that evening with conditions.
  • Wellesley Street (649 to Sylvan Lane) – Gas main replacement work ongoing and anticipated thru October 2022;
  • Black Oak Road and Nobscot Road – Work completed.  Removal of port-a-john is remaining cleanup required;
  • Oxbow Road – Completed;
  • Glen Road (from Oxbow to Wellesley Town Line) – Final trench paving work outstanding.
  • Roundhill Road – Completed;
  • Willard Road – Completed.
  • Brook Road – Gas main replacement work ongoing.  It is anticipated that this work will take place through most of October 2022.
  • Bemis Road – Completed.
  • Hallet Hill Road (11-15) – Completed.
  • Ridgeway Road (170-250) – Work completed.
  • There may be additional gas main replacement work later in the 2022 Construction Season, but the NGrid designs are not yet completed.
  • It is anticipated that approximately 19810 LF or 3.75 miles of gas main will be replaced during the 2022 Construction Season.
Merriam Street Bridge over the MBTA (owned and maintained by MassDOT)
Town is attempting to work with MassDOT on more permanent solution to bridge carrying capacity.  MassDOT has requested that the Town be invited to a bridge consultant scoping session.  The MassDOT expeditors were aware of the comments from the DPW (Cullen) to the State Bridge Engineer.  Additional items discussed were potential detour routes, hours of operations including nightwork during critical bridge erection tasks, Water/Other Utilities including lighting fixtures, guardrail at the approaches and bridge railings, lighting, etc.  We also encouraged the State about holding a pre-25% discussion with the Town prior to the design public hearing, a “neighborhood meeting”. 

Eversource Utility Pole and Infrastructure Upgrades on 117/North Ave & Winter Street (from Natick Town line to just north of Bogle Street)
Eversource crew indicated that all their overhead infrastructure is completed and the remaining work is the transfers for others (Crown Castle, Verizon, Comcast and Town Fiber).  The remaining double poles can be removed.

MassDOT Newton-Weston bridge replacements and rehabilitations at I-90/I-95 – Scheduled Design Public Hearing (virtual) on 8/18/22.  Visit MassDOT website for hearing information.
 
DPW employees installing a drainage pipe

Ongoing DPW Projects & Consultant Work
 
Drainage and Culvert

  • Southside Drainage – Phase III – design and permitting work completed.  Neighborhood meeting occurred with one (1) participant.  Next action items are affirming easement rights.  Anticipate project startup Fall of 2022 assuming Engineering can finalize all necessary easements;
  • 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.
  • Overseeing consultant design and permitting for Sherburn Circle Culvert replacement which the Engineering Division anticipates startup end of August 2022.  Anticipate work occurring through much of the Fall 2022.  Shop drawing review and approvals are the current active activity.
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. Town trying to get MassDOT to schedule 25% Design Public Hearing which is currently anticipated being September 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm (Virtual).  Visit the following website for the public hearing:  www.mass.gov/massdot-highway-design-public-hearings .  Town will continue to work towards getting this project included in the TIP which is programed for FY 2026 in the MPO plan; Project info at weston.org ;
  • Proposed Route 20 Intersection Improvement TIP Project - (signal at Boston Post Road/Wellesley Street/Boston Post Road By-Pass) - Project info at weston.org.  Next action item:  addressing comments received at the Public Hearing and then submission of 75% Highway Submission.  Town will continue to work towards getting this project included in the TIP which is programed for FY 2026 in the MPO plan;
  • Proposed Intersection Improvements at Highland Street and Route 20 (potential TIP Project) – Town Engineer and Traffic and Sidewalk Committee working with consultant on data gather aspect of this proposed project.
Sidewalk
  • Ash Street Sidewalk Project – Failed to pass at Town Meeting.
  • 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.
  • Conant Road (from Church Street to 155 Conant Road) – This is the proposed FY 2023 Sidewalk Resurfacing project.  Activity with Engineering Division to determine accessibility related issues before resurfacing will be undertaken.
Additional
  • Wireless Meter Reading - See Weston.org/WaterMeters for more project information.
    • Resident Notices for Meter Upgrades:  June 18th.  First letters send out to Cycle #1 (north section of town);
    • GPS coordinates collected on all current infrastructure installations;
    • Three remaining Collector Antenna sites prepped for installations – work completed;
    • Meter Upgrades at DPW completed and operating on new system – Approximately 58% operational (2109 customers).  Meter supply shortage the issue…currently taking in excess of 4 months to get an order of water meters.
  • Paines Hill Tank Replacement Design – Zoning By-Law change did not pass at May 2022 Town Meeting.  Preliminary work started for Article 97 process including survey, etc.
  • Coordinating with Developer on Park Road and Recreation Road Development – Including but not limited to roadway modifications on Park Road which is in the permitting phase, water main replacement/upgrade which is ongoing (nearly completed on Riverside Road but not internal to the site). 
  • Coordinating with Public Tree RFP – Participate in process relating to public tree RFP thru the Town Planner’s office.  Contract is being managed by the Town Planner.
  • MWRA Metropolitan Water Tunnel Program – Participating in update meetings with the MWRA and its consultant as they work towards the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) which is anticipated in the October / November 2022 timeframe.  DPW Director has provided some preliminary comments and/or concerns.  Anticipate that after the DEIR is published that the MWRA will provide a presentation to the Select Board.
  • I-90 / I -95 (Route 218) Bridge Replacement projects – Scheduled Design Public Hearing (virtual) on 8/18/22.  Visit MassDOT website for hearing information.
 
engineering drawings for stormwater drainage

Engineering Division

  • Currently reviewing 8 Stormwater Permits;
  • Approved 38 projects currently under construction;
  • MS4 Stormwater Permit Annual Report –
    • Preparation underway for MS4-Permit Annual Report for Year 4 (FY 2022) of the MS4 Permit;  the Annual Report for Year 4 is due September 28, 2022;
    • Some new Public educational and outreach messages prepared for the fall season to be posted on line and mailed out.  Some of the older messages can be reused also as they include typical information about maintaining stormwater quality.
    • The town’s MS$ Permit consultant is working the first phase of the Phosphorous Control Plan will be completed this current fiscal year, Year 5 of the MS4 Permit.  Phosphorous is a concern in the environment, especially in water ways and stormwater, so there are continuous requirements in the MS4 permit for communities to reduce the phosphorous in stormwater.
  • Working with the Town’s Traffic and Sidewalk Committee on several items:  Chestnut Street, Sunset Road, stop sign requests, sidewalk requests, crosswalk requests, etc.;
  • Engineering Drainage Designs Ongoing / Construction Bid Documents advertised:
    • Rolling Lane – Contractor ordered structures;
    • 520 Glen Road – Drainage construction anticipated for 2022;
    • Ash Street – drainage design in progress;
    • Winter Street – Culverts and drainage conditions investigated;
    • Hickory Road – Multiple drainage pipes to be replaced.  And 1-2 drainage manholes needed.  Awaiting for material deliveries.
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round water meter face

Water Division

  • Completed approximately 39 DigSafes;
  • Performed weekly samples (3), monthly water samples at tanks, and station/tank inspections;
  • Conducted 3 final read(s);
  • Continued to upgrade meters and water billing;
  • Filled new water main and witnessed pressure test;
  • Finished collecting the Lead and Copper Samples;
  • Responded to 1 low (no water call) pressure call(s);
  • Responded to 1 water quality call(s) and flushed nearest hydrant.
 
hedge trimmer

Park and Cemetery Division 

  • 0 cremation interments;
  • 0 grave dug with casket interments;
  • Set 0 flush markers;
  • Dug and poured foundation for 0 monument(s);
  • Mowed Linwood, Central, Newton Street and Route 30, and Anniversary Park;
  • Serviced equipment;
 
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Solid Waste and Recycling Division

  • Processed 0 - 100-yard solid waste dumpster(s) totaling 0 tons;
  • Picked up municipal office recycling – 400 lbs;
  • Picked up Town office and select town park solid waste – 1140 lbs;
  • Processed 1 cardboard container – 7.41 tons;
  • Processed 0 glass container – 0 tons;
  • Processed 0 container of plastic – 0 tons;
  • Processed 0 bulky plastic container – 0 lbs;
  • Processed 0 newspaper container – 0 tons;
  • Ran 1 shuttles for grass/leaves – 13.36 tons;
  • Ran 1 shuttles for brush /logs – 4.07 tons;
  • Processed 1 metal container – 3.78 tons;
  • Process 0 container of scrap wood – 0 tons;
  • Assisted with the pickup of various donations including clothing, electronics, books and bikes – 640 lbs;
  • Assisted with pickup of Weston textiles – 1220 lbs;
  • Electronics and appliances w/Freon – 0 lbs;
  • Processed the pickup of CRT electronics – 0 lbs;
  • Processed 5 cent deposit bottles and cans – 1266 tons;
  • Processed 1 rechargeable battery pickup – 0 lbs;
  • Processed pickup of medical sharps – 0 lbs;
  • Processed pickup of light bulbs – 0 lbs;
  • Assisted with the pick-up of propane tanks – 0 tanks (0 lbs);
  • Pickup auto batteries and wire recycling – 0 lbs;
  • Swap Shed open on a volunteer basis;
  • 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 – 2220 lbs.
  • BULKY WASTE COLLECTION CHANGES started May 1st – See WestonMA.gov/BulkyWaste for details
  • Pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) - October 2021
  • New Stickers October 1, 2021
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orange traffic cones

Highway/Stormwater Divisions


 
General:
  • COVID-19:  Personnel and Equipment SOPs;
  • Respond to Misc. calls for Service – 0;
  • Traffic Detours Setup & Removals:  9/19, 9/21;
  • Inspect Roadway/Driveway Conditions: None;
  • Employee In/Out of House Training:  None;
  • Cooks Pond Pump Station (drainage): Pump operating normally, 9/19;
  • DIGSafe Markouts & Permits Requested: 9/19 #19 Bakers Hill Road;
  • Message Board: Merriam Street;
  • Deer Removal / Dead Animal Removal:  0;
  • Cleaning and Servicing Equipment:  As needed;

Outside of Division:
  • Assist Water Division:  None;
  • Assist Park/Cemetery/Transfer Station Division:  None;
  • Assist Fleet Maintenance: None;
  • Assist Engineering: None;
  • Assist Police Department: None;
  • Assist Fire Department – None;
  • Assist Tree Contractor with Removals – None;
  • Assist Paving Contractor (Lazaro) – 9/19, 9/21;
  • Assist Hydroseeding Contractor:  None;
  • Assist Loaming Crew:  None;
  • Assist with/or Applying Pavement Markings:  None;
  • Assist Drainage & Video /Jet Cleaning Contractor: None;
  • Assist Grounds/Facilities:  None;
  • Assist Conservation Commission – None;
  • Assist Recreation Department – None;
  • Assist MassDOT:  None;
  • Assist Rubber Chip Stone Contractor:  completed for the season
  • Assist VMP Contractor:  Completed for the season;
  • Assist Crack Sealing Contractor:  None.  Completed for the season.
 
Highway:
  • Inspect Roadway Conditions:  Various locations;
  • Screen and Remove waste gravel material from Upper Yard:  None
  • Sign and Mailbox Repairs and Installations and fence repairs: Sign posts straightening and maintenance.  Repairs October Lane, Pine Street;
  • Assist Stormwater Division – Clear waterways and catch basins;
  • Pavement Markings (temp) applied and/or removed:  None;
  • Remove debris from roadway:  Tree debris;
  • Skin Overlay:  None;
  • Pothole Patching and Trench Patching:  None;
  • Wall Inspections and/or Repairs:  None;
  • Sidewalk & Island Leaf Cleanup:  None;
  • Street Sweeping:  None;
  • Repair Shoulder Erosion and/or Surface Degradation:  None;
  • Mowing and trimming Islands and Grass Strips:  9/19-21;
  • Flail Mowing:  9/19-21;
  • Inspect Tree Locations:  None;
  • Tree and/or Branch Removals and Debris Cleanup: 9/20-22;
  • Tree Canopy Raising and Trimming:  Trimming around signs;
  • Cleanup Stump Grindings, backfill with Loam and grade:  None;
  • Loam and Seed:  None;

Stormwater:
  • Drain Line/Pipe Repairs:  None;
  • DMH/CB Inspections & Roadway ID Markings:  9/19;
  • Assist Highway Division:  Downed tree and limb pickup, Assist roadside mowing;
  • Street Sweeping: 9/19, 9/23;
  • Check and Clear Waterways:  9/19, 9/20, 9/22;
  • Respond flooding calls:  None;
  • Jet Cleaning Drainage (DPW):  None;
  • Catch Basin Inspection, DMH rebuild:  None;
  • Install/remove Erosion Controls:  None. 
 
Winter Operations (winter is coming!)
  • Sand Barrels:  None;
  • Yard Loader for Material Storage:  None;
  • Deicing Operations:  None;
  • General Plowing:  None;
  • Sidewalk Plowing:  None;
  • Install and Prep Plow and/or Deicing Equipment: None;
  • Remove Plows: None;
  • Snow Removal:   None.
 
maintenance of a DPW truck

 Vehicle Maintenance Division

  • Performed routine maintenance (fluid services, tires and brakes, exhaust, steering and suspension, exterior trim work and electrical repairs) on
    • 6 school buses
    • 3 police vehicle
    • 7 DPW trucks and other equipment
    • 1 recreation vehicle
    • 2 school grounds vehicles
  • noting that the DPW Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for over 133 pieces of rolling stock for the Town;
  • Performed 1 major repair(s) on vehicles with Major/Significant maintenance activity:  C-3 electrical issue;
  • Fuel island, weekly inspection performed;
  • Fuel tanks (0) gallons gasoline delivered; (0) diesel delivered;
  • Facility tanks (0) gallons pumped, waste oil (0) gallons, Waste antifreeze (0) gallons; tight tanks (0);
  • Inspections: None;
  • Road Call: 1232;
  • Recalls:  None;
  • Division Assistance:  None;
  • Wash Bay Maintenance:  None;
  • Performed 0 repairs on sanders and plows:  None
 

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