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The committee approved several sewer and water main extensions, with applicants responsible for the costs, and added multiple locations to sidewalk repair or resurfacing lists. A proposed Mountain Street East sidewalk was held while the city gathers information on foot traffic, payment plans for abutters, and crosswalks with flashing beacons. The committee also approved the FY27 utility-rate recommendation and requested a report on a recent pothole repair project.
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Recommended approval of FY27 water and sewer rates by a 3-0 vote; the recommended water rates remain unchanged from FY26, while the sewer rate increases by 7.7%.
Held the Mountain Street East sidewalk petition pending information on pedestrian traffic, abutter payment-plan options, and the feasibility of crosswalks with flashing beacons.
Recommended approval of four sewer and water main extension requests, with each project funded by the applicant.
Recommended adding sidewalk locations on Northampton Street, Geneva Street, Pleasant Street, College Street, and the Whitman Road side of 242 Salisbury Street to the Sidewalk Repair List.
Recommended placing Chalmers Road and Sagamore Road on the Street Resurfacing List through Chairman's Orders.
Placed several operational communications on file, including reports on winter operations, spring street sweeping, fall leaf collection, and the drought update; held the communication concerning pothole-related 311 calls.
Granted leave to withdraw a request for a protective road barrier at 149 Belmont Street.
Requested a report on the recent mastic pothole repair project, including its process, equipment, and results.
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