3 May, 2024
A construction meeting was held on April 30. In attendance were representatives from the Town, VHB, MassDOT, Amorello, and Eversource.
Project Status/Anticipated Work
● Eversource is still awaiting the availability of transformers. No additional information is available.
● Eversource is expected onsite to begin their overhead utility line transfer work. This includes overhead work on both west and east of Rte. 85 and is expected to be complete by July 1st. When Eversource’s transfer work is complete, the other utilities will begin to transfer their lines. It is anticipated that by September/October, all overhead transfers will be complete, and the old utility poles can be removed.
● MassDOT and Amorello are agreeable to having Amorello mobilize to complete any work that can be done. Given the unknown schedule from Eversource for the delivery of transformers, the Town wants to complete as much remaining work as possible this year. This includes; sidewalks, paving Main Street, brickwork, and landscaping. Completion of the transfer from overhead to underground utilities will still need to be completed.
● Signal Poles and Peeling Paint - MassDOT has accepted a different repair-in-place process. MassDOT is scheduling a field test for the process on another MassDOT project, but the time and date has not yet been set.
● Weekly Construction Advisories will resume when there are weekly updates on the project. Until then the Town will send Project Updates as needed.
● Main Street Corridor Project website: https://hopkintonmainstreet.com/
● Project contact: mmurdock@hopkintonma.gov Cell: (339) 223-5377
