Copyright 2009
ConstructionThe contractor will begin work the week of May 26, 2009 by digging test pits in streets to verify utility locations and conducting other investigations to confirm the condition of existing pipes and identify where building connections discharge into BWSC’s system prior to installing pipe.
Contract 2 sewer separation construction will take place on selected streets within the area generally bounded by East First Street, East Fourth Street, Farragut Road and M Street. BWSC reminds residents not to let anyone into their homes without proper identification or proof that they are employed by the contractor, BWSC or its consultant.
Once the contractor completes investigations, installation of new storm drains and water mains will take place on Farragut Road, between East Fourth and East First Streets, and new storm drains, sanitary sewer pipes and sewer liner on East First Street, between Christopher Lee Playground and Farragut Road. Notifications are mailed prior to the start of construction.
Access to residences and businesses and for emergency vehicles will be maintained. Some parking modifications will be necessary near the work zone and signs will be posted. Boston Police Officers will be present to facilitate safe pedestrian and vehicular access. The contractor will backfill or plate over trenches at the end of each workday and install temporary paving at least once a week. BWSC will perform permanent pavement restoration of excavation sites under this project and will send a separate notice when the restoration work is scheduled.
BWSC reminds the community that all businesses are open during construction. The contractor will work closely with merchants to ensure that access is maintained for customers and other business-related needs, such as deliveries and trash removal.
Residents and merchants in the sewer separation area are also reminded that utility relocations by National Grid, Verizon and others, which are necessary to complete sewer separation, may be implemented immediately prior to or following BWSC s work. The need for future construction will be minimized by this utility coordination.
The purpose of the court-ordered, six-year Reserved Channel Sewer Separation Project is to reduce pollution levels in the Reserved Channel and Boston Harbor by significantly reducing combined sewer overflows during storm events. The project is taking current combined sewers which handle sanitary sewage and stormwater in one pipe and splitting them into two separate systems: one for sanitary flow and one for stormwater. In addition, as needed, BWSC is rehabilitating or replacing existing water mains and sanitary sewers within the project area.
If you would like more information about BWSC and its programs, or the Reserved Channel Sewer Separation Project, please visit BWSC’s website at www.bwsc.org or call Thomas Bagley, Deputy Director of Communications, at 617-989-7000.
All residents are invited to attend and express their opinions, concerns and ideas on the future of Broadway.
The hope is to put together a strategic plan in six to nine months that will address all of the issues relating to Broadway as well as defining who owns what, what is available to prospective retailers, what capital money may be available to help, what grant money might be available, etc.
During week three of the Junior Golf Program, players who are identified as advanced will have the opportunity to transition to a new intermediate lessons program. This extension from the beginner program will provide on the course training for the advanced player with a focus on course etiquette. Applications for the Junior Golf Program are available at Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ Administrative Offices, at the City of Boston’s two municipal golf courses (mentioned above) or by calling Mike Devlin at 617-635-4920 x2145. The application will also be available online soon at www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf.
BCYF is also accepting applications for the annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament. Advanced golfers who think they have what it takes to be “Boston’s Best” golfer in ages 15-19 years old are encouraged to sign-up for the 18-hole medal - round play hosted at George Wright Golf Course on August 11th. Applications for this event are available at Boston Centers for Youth & Families’ Administrative Offices, at the City of Boston’s two municipal golf courses (mentioned above) or by calling Mike Devlin at 617-635-4920 x2145. The application will also be available online soon at www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf.
To achieve StormReady status, Boston completed a rigorous national program that strengthened its ability to respond quickly to life-threatening weather through better communications infrastructure, community outreach and hazardous weather training.
Dean Gulezian, director of the National Weather Service’s Eastern Region, presented a letter of recognition and StormReady road signs to Boston city officials in the mayor’s office today.
“Boston can be especially vulnerable to paralyzing snow, wind and flooding from Nor’easters as well as devastating thunderstorms during the summer season. Even hurricanes can affect Boston,” said Dean Gulezian, director, National Weather Service, Eastern Region. “This new StormReady designation allows key decision makers in Boston to take timely and effective actions to protect lives and property in one of our nation’s most historic cities.”
“The City of Boston takes great pride in being recognized as StormReady,” said Mayor Thomas Menino. “The safety of our residents is a top priority, and with the help of the National Weather Service, we can now send out effective warnings and provide residents with important storm safety information.”
The StormReady program is part of NOAA National Weather Service's working partnership with the International Association of Emergency Managers and the National Emergency Management Association.
“This StormReady recognition is a tribute to the cooperative efforts of many departments and our strong relationship with the National Weather Service and other state and federal partners,” said, Donald McGough, director, Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness.
NOAA understands and predicts changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and conserves and manages our coastal and marine resources. Visit http://www.noaa.gov
On the Web:
NOAA’s National Weather Service in Taunton: www.weather.gov/boston
NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards: http://www.weather.gov/nwr
NOAA’s StormReady program: http://www.stormready.noaa.gov
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Co-Sponsored by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF,) the O’Sullivan Hockey Academy, the Boston Bruins Foundation and the Boston Police Department, the event will be led by O’Sullivan Hockey Academy Directors Chris and Stephanie O’Sullivan and local college hockey players. Refreshments will be provided.
No pre-registration is required. Please bring your own stick.
TTeams of volunteers are needed to clean up debris from three beaches around metro Boston between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 6. Clean-Up teams will work at Carson Beach in South Boston, (meet at Castle Island parking lot), Wollaston Beach in Quincy (meet on beach adjacent to Wollaston Yacht Club) and Revere Beach in Revere (meet on beach across the street from Kelly’s Roast Beef).
The World Oceans Day Beach Clean-Up is a part of a weekend-long celebration at the New England Aquarium designed to educate the public about ways we can all live with greater consideration for the environment and the oceans.
The NEAq will provide garbage bags and safety instructions. A limited supply of gloves will be available; please provide your own if possible. Educators will be present to answer questions and explain the unusual objects, both man-made and natural, found on urban beaches. Volunteers will receive a coupon for one free child’s admission to the NEAq to be used on June 6 or 7 with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to use public transportation to travel to the beaches. Online registration is required. To register, or for more information, visit www.neaq.org/cleanup.