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PROJECT	SUMMARY	CONTACT	STATUS
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 Learn More
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. Learn more.
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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

Harbor

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

Affordable Housing Trust

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

Parks & Recreation

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

Planning

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

Public Safety

PROJECT	SUMMARY	CONTACT	STATUS
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

Zoning Board

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. Learn More

Board of Selectmen

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

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