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Updated May 2022
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
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CURRENT | |||
Water Treatment Plant SCADA Upgrades | Waiting on equipment to be delivered so it can be implemented. | DPW Director -
Chuck Dam
978-526-1242 |
Anticipated completion in Fall 2022 |
Library ADA Bathroom Study | Study to find a suitable location in the library to add an ADA bathroom while trying to minimize impact to used spaces/services | DPW Director -
Chuck Dam
978-526-1242 |
Ongoing |
Guardrail Replacement | Raymond and Lincoln Streets will be done in May/June of 2022. | DPW Director -
Chuck Dam
978-526-1242 |
In Progress |
Lincoln Street Well – PFAS monitoring and Treatment considerations |
Massachusetts DEP began testing requirements for PFAS in drinking water in fall of 2021. DPW is testing monthly and considering treatment options should they become warranted. |
DPW Director - Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
Monthly Testing- Ongoing Preliminary Design- Complete |
Singing Beach
Revetment
Repairs and Stinky
Beach Seawall
Repairs
|
Reconstruction of sections of the Singing Beach revetment damaged during the 2018 winter storms and construction of a new section of seawall destroyed during the 2018 winter storms. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242
|
Complete |
North Shore
Regional Compost
Facility
|
The Town voted to relocate the current compost site at the November 2019 Special Town Meeting. The DPW collected RFP's from interested compost service providers on June 10, 2021 and is ongoing. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242
|
Black Earth is submitting permitting and design updates to DEP as well as DPW and Conservation Commission for review and approval. Construction is scheduled to start in Summer of 2022. |
2021 Water Main
Replacement -
Forest St |
Work will commence in September and will go throughout the fall. Roads will be open to traffic but use caution and observe signage. All effected residents will receive notification prior to any service interruptions. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
Final paving is scheduled for May of 2022 |
PLANNED | |||
Central St Culvert
Replacement
|
Submitted grant application to FEMA and waiting for approval (expected early 2022). At the earliest construction would begin in the Fall of 2022. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242 |
In Design Phase, awaiting FEMA grant approval |
Central Pond/Saw
Mill Brook
Restoration |
The Central Pond and Sawmill Brook stream walls will be repaired using natural shorelines and hard scape strategies. The mudflats will be planted with marsh reads to improve their resiliency. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242 |
In Design Phase |
Tappan St Water Main & Drainage Phase 1 |
Replacement of the water main on Tappan St. Rerouting of the storm water drainage system in the area of Tappan & Sea St. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
In Design Phase |
2022 Water Main
(School Street,
Plum Hill) |
Cleaning of the water main on sections of School Street. Installation of water main on Plum Hill from Hickory Hill and connecting to Ancient County way to provide redundancy for that area. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242
|
Granese N Sons will be completing water main cleaning and lining on School Street in Summer of 2022, Plum Hill design is complete and construction Is contingent on additional funding. |
DPW Relocation
Study |
Study to evaluate possible Town owned siting locations for a proposed new DPW. Existing DPW on Pleasant St is at its useful life. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242
|
In Pre-Study Phase |
2022 Chapter 90
Paving Town
Wide: Forest
St., Harold St. and Magnolia Ave. (other streets TBD) |
Annual state funded Chapter 90 paving for roadway and sidewalks. Final paving list TBD and based upon other utility work completed. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242 |
In Design Phase |
Cemetery
Expansion
|
Currently a limited number of available cemetery plots for sale. Developing additional areas within the cemetery into plots that can be sold to residents. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
In Design Phase |
Downtown
Improvements
Project Phase 2 Study |
Study to explore continuing the DIPs phase 1 look/feel down to Pine Street past Town Hall, up to Washington St, and down to Tappan St from their existing limits. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
In Study Phase |
RECENTLY COMPLETED | |||
WTP Replaced the Original Venturi Meters | Installed new mag meters which will improve the accuracy of our flow metering. | Complete | |
WTP & LSW Chemical Feed systems upgrades | Included replacement of chemical metering pumps/systems at the WTP and LSW WTP Flow Meter | Complete | |
WTP RAS System Replacement | Included replacement of pumps, valves, and piping associated with the return activated sludge system. | Complete | |
MAPC Green
Communities
Grant for Library
& Fire Dept.
Weatherization
Work |
Weather sealing of doors and windows at the library
and fire department. Construction
funded through
MAPC Green Communities grant |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers
978-526-1242 |
Complete |
Emergency
Services Radio
Upgrades
|
Complete upgrade of the Town’s Emergency Radio system used by Police, Fire, DPW, and Harbormaster to improve the range, radio clarity, and reduce weak signal zones in Town. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242 |
Completed Fall 2021 |
Seaside 1 Exterior Painting | Long term maintenance painting of the exterior siding and trim of the Seaside 1 building as existing paint was starting to fail. Project wasfunded by the CPC. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242 |
Completed Summer 2021 |
Town Hall HVAC | Installation of a VRF heat pump system for heating/ cooling Town Hall to replace the existing electric baseboard heating and window air conditioners. Also included replacement of the ventilation equipment and improved air filtration. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242
|
Completed Summer 2021 |
Harbor Loop
Sewer Lining |
CIPP (cured-in-place-pipe) lining of the harbor loop sewer, which was deteriorating and allowing salt water into the sewer system. Additional CIPP lining was completed on Bridge St, Central St, Church St, Beach St, Bennet St, along Sawmill Brook, and various other streets. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242
|
Completed Spring 2021 |
Round Pond Well #1 Cleaning & Redevelopment |
Long term maintenance of the Round Pond well which included redevelopment of the well to regain lost capacity, installation of new well pump, and cleaning of the well. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
Completed Spring 2021 |
Complete Streets | Three intersections in town are being redesigned to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety and to better accommodate those with mobility challenges. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242
|
School/Central and Union/Beach
intersections completed Spring
2020
|
WTP Sprinkler System Replacement |
Replacement of the fire protection sprinkler system at the Water treatment plant which also included nitrogen charging system for “dry” portions to prevent future failures due to leaks/cold weather. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242
|
Completed Spring 2020 |
Town Common | Reconstruction of the Town Common in front of Town Hall. Improvements included new permeable paver walkways and ramp, trees, sod, HC parking, and incorporation of the new Veterans’ Memorial. |
Town Engineer &
Facilities
Manager -Nate
Desrosiers 978-526-1242 |
Completed Fall 2020 |
WTP, WWTP, DPW HVAC Repairs/Upgrades
|
Repairs to the existing heating systems in the WTP, DPW, WWTP. Installation of hazardous gas detection and ventilation at the DPW. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
Completed Fall 2020 |
2020 Water Main
Replacement
|
Replacement of water main on Boardman Ave from Bridge St to Harbor St. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
Completed Fall 2020 |
WTP Sodium Fluoride Replacement
|
Replacement of the original hydrofluorosilicic acid chemical feed system with a sodium fluoride dry chemical feed system, as approved by DEP, to fluoridate the drinking water. |
DPW Director -
Chuck Dam 978-526-1242 |
Completed Fall 2019 |
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|
Tucks Point Rotunda Pile/Pier Replacement Design | Bion Pike
Harbormaster
978-473-2520 |
Design to begin in FY23 | |
Floats for Fisherman | Creation of a docking facility for commercial fishermen at the head of the harbor. Facility will span between Masconomo and Reed parks with finger slips for the vessels. |
Bion Pike
Harbormaster 978-473-2520 |
Permitting and engineering underway. FOTH Engineering |
Harbor Dredging | Maintenance of channel and mooring fields to preserve safe and adequate access to boaters |
Bion Pike
Harbormaster 978-473-2520
|
Permitting and engineering underway. FOTH Engineering |
Tuck’s Point
Ramp/Floats |
Installation of a fully permitted and compliant docking facility at the Rotunda. Permitting and engineering is complete and final license off for signature by the Governor. |
Bion Pike
Harbormaster 978-473-2520 |
Prock Marine will commence work in April 2022 with a completion date of May 2022. FOTH Engineering |
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|
MHA/MAHT Housing Project | The Manchester Housing Authority (MHA) and the Manchester Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) have been working on a plan to improve the existing 84 MHA public housing units and create additional affordable housing at Newport Park, the Plains and Loading Place Road. To support the redevelopment, the project would also create housing on the DPW site (if approved by the Town). The MHA and MAHT consultant hired to test the feasibility of the plan has completed its fiscal assessment and outlined next steps. |
Sue Brown
Town Planner 978-525-6436 |
Learn More |
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|
Athletic Field Master Plan | Weston and Sampson, featuring a collection of landscape architects, engineers, architects, environmental scientists and aquatic designers, have surveyed our recreational facilities and their users and have compiled the data into documents for review and consideration |
Parks & Rec
Director –
Cheryl Marshall 978-526-2019 |
Learn More |
Pine St Field - Old Burn Dump |
Funding for engineering was approved at Fall Town Meeting. | Parks & Rec
Director –
Cheryl Marshall 978-526-2019
|
In Design Phase (Ongoing) |
Fields - Sweeney Park | Engineering has started for a full-sized turf field to accommodate soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, flag football and softball/baseball. |
Parks & Rec
Director –
Cheryl Marshall 978-526-2019 |
In Design Phase (Ongoing) |
Pickleball Courts
at Old Skate Park |
Plan to put out to bid in January for a spring project. | Parks & Rec
Director –
Cheryl Marshall 978-526-2019 |
Courts to be completed May/June |
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|
Limited Commercial District Study |
The Limited Commercial District Study has identified a mix and density of uses for a mixed-use neighborhood in the LCD and is creating draft zoning regulations and design guidelines that would allow the site to be built out. As with any zoning change, the overlay district regulations would need Town Meeting approval. |
Sue Brown
Town Planner 978-525-6436 |
Learn More |
Western Woods | The Town is exploring options for preserving the large undeveloped wooded area west of Pine Street. The Town has received a state grant and has hired a professional forester to inventory, map and assess lands within the Western Woods and develop recommendations for maintenance and management. |
Sue Brown
Town Planner 978-525-6436 |
Forester’s report to be completed by the end of 2021. |
Master Plan | The Planning Board, ZBA Chair, Building Inspector and Town Planner have been working with Attorney Mark Bobrowski for over two years to update and improve the Town’s Zoning Bylaws. Two Articles focused on reorganizing and legalizing the bylaws were approved at Fall Town Meeting. Additional changes are anticipated to be presented at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. |
Sue Brown
Town Planner 978-525-6436 |
Learn More |
Zoning Recodification and Update |
The Planning Board, ZBA Chair, Building Inspector and Town Planner have been working with Attorney Mark Bobrowski for over two years to update and improve the Town’s Zoning Bylaws. Two Articles focused on reorganizing and legalizing the bylaws were approved at Fall Town Meeting. Additional changes are anticipated to be presented at the 2022 Annual Town Meeting. |
Sue Brown
Town Planner 978-525-6436
|
Learn More |
Local Rapid Recovery Plan | In mid-Nov, the Board of Selectmen voted to move ahead with two priority projects that were recommended in the study. These include Improved Placemaking and an Off-Season Event Series. Also, as part of these plan recommendations, the Board of Selectmen approved a study to further explore additional restrooms in town that may be part of a new Harbormaster’s Office. |
Sue Brown
Town Planner 978-525-6436 |
Learn More |
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
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Public Safety Dispatch | The Board of Selectmen are exploring options for public safety dispatch. The BOS will vote to either move to a state-run regional dispatch center in Middleton or keep dispatch in house and complete needed upgrades. Feasibility study is complete. A non-binding question will be asked of voters at the May 17 election to gauge public interest. | Greg Federspiel
Town
Administrator 978-526-2000 |
Learn More |
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|
40B Affordable Housing Proposal |
G.L. c. 40B, §§ 20-23 – known as Chapter 40B or the Comprehensive Permit Law – is a state law that was enacted in 1969 to facilitate construction of low- or moderate income housing. It establishes a consolidated local review and approval process (known as a “comprehensive permit”) that empowers the zoning board of appeals (ZBA) in each city and town to hold hearings and make binding decisions that encompass all local ordinances or bylaws and regulations. Strategic Land Ventures (SLV) received a Project Eligibility Letter (PEL) from MassHousing on September 16, 2021. On September 27, 2021, SLV filed an application with the Zoning Board of Appeals for the development of Shingle Hill. The ZBA will open the public hearing process on October 26, 2021. |
Sue Brown
Town Planner 978-525-6436 |
Hearing process by the ZBA is underway. |
PROJECT | SUMMARY | CONTACT | STATUS |
---|---|---|---|
Policy Review | Review and update of Policies that have been adopted by the Selectmen since the late 1970’s. |
Greg Federspiel
Town
Administrator 978-526-2000
|
Reviews Ongoing |
Water Resource
Protection Efforts |
Review and update the Water Resources Protection Plan developed in the early 1990’s; Working in Conjunction with the Conservation Commission and other boards and committees. |
Greg Federspiel
Town
Administrator 978-526-2000
|
Learn More |