September 23 - 29, 2018

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:

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.;
Continuing to coordinate with Eversource and MassDCR on the Rail Trail Project:
- Railing work continues in Weston and is anticipated to continue until the end of September/beginning of October for this phase of the work;
- Post and railing installation continues by DCR;
- DCR’s paving contractor will remobilize by week of September 24th (weather permitting) or beginning the following week;
- Outstanding work: post and railing installation, paving, loaming, seeding, pavement markings, signs, and final cleanup including removing erosion controls;
- DPW Director worked with the Rail Trail Advisory Committee in setting up a consultant contract for proposed trail parking areas, etc. Survey work in the Concord Road area and Church Street area began by the consultant’s surveyor and preliminary design work ongoing
National Grid’s gas relay projects proposed for construction during the 2018 Construction Season. All work subject to ongoing labor dispute:
- Newton Street gas main replacement work is on hold due to NGrid work stoppage;
- Gail Road gas main replacement work is on hold due to NGrid work stoppage. It is anticipated that Pembroke Road gas main replacement work will start after Gail Road completed;
- Sherburn Circle, continuation of Wellesley Street (699-654) petition has been approved by the Board of Selectman; and Concord Road (1-81) gas main replacement projects anticipated for construction season 2018, but subject to ongoing labor dispute

Ongoing DPW Projects

Black Oak Pump Station Project – Town Engineer is set to advertise project and is conducting last outreach to neighbors. Town Engineer is also working with Eversource and property owner to address some/all pole concerns;
Overseeing consultants’ work on the Southside Drainage Project - The necessary easements for Phase 2 of the project have been secured. The permitting will be conducted with construction anticipated for fall 2018. Conservation Commission meeting upon receipt of all Phase II easement will be next action item;
Paines Hill Water Tank Improvement Project - Punchlist work remaining – electrical and plumbing work remaining;
Calendar Year 2018 Roadway Reconstructions –
- Fairview Road and Montvale Road Intersection - DPW anticipates roadway reconstruction work occurring end of the week of October 1st;
- Winter Street (Route 30 to Brown Street), Glen Road (Shady Hill Road to Oak Street), Highland Street (Pine Street to Route 30) - sidewalk final course pavement installation, loaming and seeding, final cleanup, and pavement markings;
DPW anticipates that Glen Road (Wellesley Street to Shady Hill Road) will be constructed next construction season after drainage work is completed;
DPW anticipates Gail Road, Pembroke Road, Webster Road, and Arrowhead Road will occur next construction season if the gas work can get completed early next construction season;
Summer Street - replacement of guardrail is anticipated this fall
Cemetery Restoration Phase II - Headstone rehabilitation contract ongoing. Work anticipated to begin October 2018;
Newton Street Drainage - (by Land's Sake) contractor to mobilize the week of Oct. 1 to begin installation work

Consultant Work Managed by DPW

Overseeing consultant work on Proposed Route 30 Roadway Reconstruction TIP Project - roadway, sidewalk, drainage improvements, intersection improvements, etc. Survey work nearing completion. Wetland delineation began. Traffic counts to be taken the week of September 24^th. Project info at weston.org;
Overseeing consultant work on Proposed Route 20 Intersection Improvement TIP Project - (signal at Boston Post Road/Wellesley Street/Boston Post Road By-Pass) - intersection improvements, etc. Survey work has begun. Wetland delineation to begin after / during survey work. Traffic counts to be taken after school starts. Project info at weston.org;
Overseeing consultant design and permitting on Proposed Concord Road Spurs and Church Street Spur Rail Trail Parking Areas - these are proposed parking areas for the rail trail as overseen by the Rail Trail Advisory Committee. Survey work ongoing and preliminary plan development ongoing. Wetland delineation has begun;
Overseeing several sidewalk design projects - (Merriam Street and Warren Avenue) – Funding secured for the work; culvert replacement and drainage work needs to take place before sidewalks can be installed; sidewalk projects also need to be coordinated with roadway work;
Overseeing consultant design work for drainage work for construction season 2016 (Newton Street and Merriam Street) - continue to attempt to secure required easements on Newton Street. First piece of drainage work by Land Sake is under construction;
Overseeing consultant concept/design work for the Town Center Improvement Project - 75% Plan submission to the Town and comments from DPW provided to consultant. Still coordinating with utilities to finalize design. Project info and plans can be found at weston.org/towncenter;
Overseeing consultant work on setting up RFPs for Wireless Meter Reading - meter replacements and meter installation (approximately 1700). Contract award issued. Awaiting date for preconstruction meeting. Preparing an RFP for meter purchases. Preparing an RFP for Installation of AMI and meters;
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 Board of Selectman and the Conservation Commission;
Overseeing consultant design and permitting for Ash Street Sidewalk Project;
Overseeing consultant design and permitting for Water Distribution Master Plan. Consultant gather data and setting up the calibration of the water system hydraulic model. The vision for this plan is to lay out short term and long term capital plans relating to the water distribution system including water mains, gates, meters, water tanks, etc. Anticipate final report in December 2018;
Overseeing consultant design and preparation of specification for Cemetery Tomb Restoration. Draft plans provided and comments provided back to consultant

Engineering

Currently reviewing 13 Stormwater Permits;
Currently issued 52 Stormwater permits which also requires construction inspection;
Attempting to convince MassDOT to reconsider its decision to not lower the special speed zone on School Street between Brook School Apartments and Wellesley Street;
Working with the Town’s Procurement Officer, prepare an RFP for Traffic Engineering Consultant Services
Working with the state to eliminate (get a waiver) one ADA parking stall at Kendal Green Parking Lot due to non-use;
Working with the Town’s Traffic and Sidewalk Committee, including: Love Lane, Chestnut Street, Sunset Road, Wellesley Street at Route 30 signal, mirrors, stop sign requests, sidewalk requests, crosswalk requests, etc

Water Division

Completed approximately 50 DigSafes;
Performed weekly samples (3), monthly water samples at tanks, and station/tank inspections;
Conducted 2 final reads;
Investigated and found 1 service leak;
Worked on Water Billing;
Fixed 2 water service leaks;
Inspected 1 new water service and the installation of a meter pit;

Park and Cemetery Division

1 grave dug with casket interment;
Cleaned and serviced equipment;
Cut grass at Lamson Park, Town Hall, the perimeter of Town Green, Case Park, Central Cemetery, Farmer’s Burial Ground, and other park and cemetery locations;
Cleaned catch basins in Linwood Cemetery;
Assisted Solid Waste and Recycling with pickup of solid waste at municipal buildings;
Continued updating the cemetery spreadsheets for interments and lot owners

Solid Waste and Recycling Division

Processed 2, 100-yard solid waste dumpsters totaling 40.58 tons;
Picked up municipal office recycling – 1,940 lbs;
Picked up Town office and select Town park solid waste – 1,600 lbs.;
Processed 1 cardboard container – 7.41 tons;
Processed 1 glass container – 7.08 tons;
Processed 1 bulky plastic container – 3.91 tons;
Ran 1 shuttle for brush /logs – 8.69 tons;
Processed 1 metal container – 6.33 tons;
Assisted with the pickup of various donations including clothing, electronics, books and bikes –3,520 lbs;
Assisted with pickup of Weston textiles – 1,380 lbs;
Processed 1 rechargeable battery pickup – 80 lbs;
Organized and maintained order in swap shed;
Cleaned and pumped in the trailer pit as needed;
Pick up litter and cleaned up around the site as needed;
Continued putting together the new free standing signs;

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Highway/Stormwater Divisions

Hot patching potholes: various;
Fallen tree / branch removal from roadway and/or culverts: Pine Street, Ridgeway Road;
Inspect miscellaneous tree locations for possible action: Glen, Wellesley Street;
Respond to miscellaneous calls for service: roadside litter and objects in roadway, illegal sign removal;
Repair/clean/inspect drain manhole / catch basin: Rockport Road, Driftwood Road;
Check and clear waterways: Division list, multiple calls for flooding, basins and drain manholes;
Mowing and trimming: All sections;
Flail mowing: South Avenue, Hubbard, Stonecroft, Byron;
Clean and service equipment;
DIGSafe markouts: Buckskin, Indian Hill;

Vehicle Maintenance Division

Performed routine maintenance (fluid services, tires and brakes, exhaust, steering and suspension, exterior trim work and electrical repairs) on 7 school buses, 1 police vehicle, and 9 DPW trucks and other equipment, noting that the DPW Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for over 122 pieces of rolling stock for the Town

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