Friday, April 5, 2013
Here is an update on what is happening with the project since it shut down for the winter.
Since March 18, NSTAR Gas has been working on a gas main replacement project in Dedham Square. But this is not a part of the Dedham Square Improvement Project. NSTAR has agreed to work with FED Corp. and pay for all of the sidewalk restoration and overlaying the roadway. According to NSTAR gas, they are hoping to complete their work within 10 weeks. NSTAR will be working during the day, from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. "It is necessary to perform this work during the day due to the sensitivity and safety aspects of working on gas utilities," Dedham Square contractors said. "A majority of the gas mains are located near the edge of the roadway and temporary parking restrictions within NSTAR’s work area should be anticipated." According to the Dedham …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Here's this week's Dedham Square Project update.
According to the contractors, there will be work done on Veteran's Day. One of the projects they are hoping to finish this week is the "earthwork" on the northerly end of the Keystone Parking Lot. The contractors will also be installing bricks for the brick banding within the sidewalks. On-street parking will be closed within those areas, but will resume after 5 p.m. "Night work" will take place Thursday night, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. During that time, contractors will be working on a temporary roadway and parking lot striping. "The existing crosswalk markings will be blacked out and the new crosswalk locations will be temporarily striped for the winter," the contractors write. "The parking spaces for the newly paved portion of the …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Here's this week's update on the Dedham Square Project.
According to contractors, the installation of brick banding on the corner of Eastern Avenue and High Street will continue this week. They will also be adding bricks within the sidewalks in the area. For that reason, on-street parking will be closed during work hours and will reopen at the end of the work day. The reconstruction of High Street, from Court Street to Church Street, is scheduled to begin this week, according to contractors. Parking will not be permitted within the area at night. For that reason, the contractors would like residents to know that "all vehicles must be moved from the work area by 9 p.m. Any vehicle not moved will be towed at the owner's expense." However, the contractors will place signs during the day to …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Here's this week's Dedham Square Project update.
According to contractors, the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the southeastern corner side of the Eastern Avenue, at the High Street intersection will continue this week. The sidewalk will be closed for one week. The contractors will also be working on the reconstruction of High Street, from Court Street to Old River Place. The roadways will be closed and detours will be provided in order to navigate around the work area. But on-street parking will not be allowed at night within the work area. In fact, the contractors are warning residents to remove their vehicles by 9 p.m. Otherwise, any vehicle not moved will be towed "at the owner's expense."
Monday, October 15, 2012
Here is this week's Dedham Square Project update.
According to the contractors, two projects will begin this week. The first will be the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the easterly side of Washington Street, from High Street to Harris Street. The sidewalk will be closed for up to three weeks and 12 on-street parking spaces will be unavailable. The second project will be the reconstruction of the sidewalk of the southerly side of High Street, from Eastern Avenue to the Route 1 overpass. The sidewalk will also be closed for three weeks and 10 on-street parking spaces will be unavailable. The reconstruction of the sidewalk on the westerly side of Washington Street, from High Street to Harris Street, will continue this week. According to contractors the sidewalk is expected to be …
Monday, October 8, 2012
Here is this week's Dedham Square Project update.
According to contractors the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the northerly side of High Street, from the Dedham District House to Court Street, will continue this week. The sidewalk will be closed for up to one week. Contractors will also start reconstructing this week on the southerly side of High Street, from Eastern Avenue to the Route 1 overpass. The sidewalk will be closed for up to three weeks and 10 on-street parking spaces will be unavailable during construction. The reconstruction of the Keystone Parking Lot retaining wall will also continue this week. According to contractors, 250 feet of sidewalk adjacent to the retaining wall, from Eastern Avenue to the Route 1 bridge overpass will be closed for two to six weeks. It's …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Here's what's happening this week with the Dedham Square Project.
According to contractors, the construction of the sidewalk on the northerly side of High Street, from Dedham District Court House to Court Street, will continue this week. The sidewalk will be closed for up to two weeks. The reconstruction on the northerly side of High Street, from Eastern Avenue to Cafe Video Paradise, will also continue this week. The sidewalk will be closed for up to one week, and two on-street parking spots will be unavailable. Contractors will start construction of the easterly side of Washington Street, from High Street to Harris Street, this week. This area will be closed for up to three weeks, and 15 on-street parking spots will be unavailable. During this time contractors will make sure that there are temporary…
Monday, September 24, 2012
Here's this week's update on the Dedham Square Project.
According to the contractors, the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the northerly side of High Street, from Washington Street to Court Street is scheduled to begin today. The sidewalk will be closed for up to two weeks, and eight on-street parking spots will be unavailable. However, temporary access ways will be provided for local businesses and residential buildings. Also, the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the northerly side of High Street, from Eastern Avenue (Ron’s Ice Cream) to Washington Street (Wardle’s Pharmacy) will continue this week. The sidewalk will be closed for up to one week, and seven on-street parking spaces will be unavailable. According to contractors, the reconstruction of the Keystone Parking Lot retaining …
Monday, September 17, 2012
Here is this weeks update on the Dedham Square Project.
According to contractors, the reconstruction of the sidewalk on the northerly side of High Street- from Washington Street to Court street will begin. The sidewalk will be closed for up to three weeks, and the eight on-street parking spaces will be unavailable. The construction on High Street,from Eastern Avenue to Washington Street, will continue this week. The sidewalk will be closed for up to two weeks, and the seven on-street parking spaces will also be unavailable. The reconstruction of the Keystone Parking Lot retaining wall will continue this week. The work will continue on the street side, and trees will be placed. The on-street parking on High Street will be unavailable. And the installation of street trees and landscaping will…
Monday, September 10, 2012
Here is your weekly update on The Dedham Square Project.
According to the contractors, construction on the northerly side of High Street from Washington Street to Court Street will begin. The sidewalk will be closed for up to three weeks, and eight on-street parking spots will be unavailable. The reconstruction of the Keystone Parking Lot wall is scheduled to continue this week. Approximately 250 feet of sidewalk adjacent to the retaining wall from Eastern Avenue, to the Route 1 bridge overpass will be closed for four to eight weeks. The existing five parking spaces near the easterly half of the retaining wall currently under construction, will be unavailable for approximately three to four weeks during the construction. The back row of parking in the rear of the lot will be coned off and …
Elizabeth A. Doris-Gustin
10:28 am on Saturday, April 6, 2013
Are the improvements already made by FED Corp going to be ripped up by the NSTAR gas company? When NSTAR says-it has agreed to work with FED Corp. and pay for all of the sidewalk restoration and overlaying the roadway, what does this mean? Will the road be completely re-paved or just patched? Will NSTAR electric be here next spring ripping up the roads again? The Town is investing $6 million into… more ›