A WORKER applies the finishing touches to a section of new sidewalk on Salem Street. EJ Paving is the contractor doing the work under the town’s supervision. About 1,200 linear feet of new sidewalk is being installed between Chapman Road and the intersection of Salem and Lowell streets. Up to now, there were no sidewalks on either side of that portion of Salem Street. (Mark Sardella Photo)
Published in the September 15, 2016 edition.
WAKEFIELD — Public Works Director Richard Stinson has advised that beginning the week of Sept. 19, 2016, Brightview (Procon) and the DPW will begin sidewalk improvements between 330 Main Street (Sabatino’s Restaurant) and 354 Main Street (Jeffry’s Liquors). The work is anticipated to be completed by Sept. 30 or sooner (weather permitting). During some of the work phases additional updates will be provided with more details and schedules.
The work in the sidewalk area will include sidewalk panel, curbing, and brick border removal and replacement. All black town owned sidewalk trash receptacles and planting barrels will be temporarily removed during construction.
The contractor will be providing walk-in access to businesses where needed. Additionally, temporary parking restrictions will be in place during certain portions of the work.
Stinson apologized for any inconvenience the work may cause.
“The goal is to provide a much improved sidewalk in the area of the recent electrical and gas work undertaken by the WMGLD on behalf of the abutting properties,” Stinson said.
Anyone with questions, is advised to contact Michael Collins, DPW Town Engineer or Todd Baldwin (Senior Civil Engineer) at (781) 246-6308, Monday through Wednesday (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Thursday (8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) or Friday (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.).
