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Worcester Advances Sidewalk and Street Repairs

WorcesterJun 30, 20262 min read

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The committee recommended adding multiple sidewalks and streets to repair or resurfacing lists, including two sidewalk proposals with an estimated combined cost of $400,000. Most recommendations passed unanimously, 3-0, while several projects were held or referred for further review.

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Standing Committee on Public Works

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What this means

Residents can expect several sidewalk and road projects to move forward for consideration, including improvements near West Tatnuck Elementary School, Rexhame Road, Chrome Street, Shrewsbury Street, and other locations. The Mower Street sidewalk proposal will use available sidewalk funds and waive charges to neighboring property owners. The committee also recommended a sewer extension on Myrick Avenue at the applicant’s cost and referred proposed traffic bollards on Grove Street to the Traffic and Parking Committee.

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Recommended holding the request to make Wildwood Avenue public until the July 2026 Public Works Committee meeting; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended adding the Rexhame Road side of 205 Burncoat Street to the Sidewalk Repair List, with estimated costs of $30,000; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended adding Mower Street from Westmoreland Drive to West Tatnuck Elementary School to the Sidewalk Repair List, using available sidewalk funds and waiving abutter betterment; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended holding both Orient Street sidewalk requests until the July 2026 meeting; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended referring proposed traffic bollards at 173 Grove Street to the Traffic and Parking Committee; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended placing a guardrail request at 43 Proctor Street on file because the crash history did not warrant installation; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended approving a 300-foot Myrick Avenue extension with sewer service for three single-family dwellings at the applicant’s cost; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended adding Oleum Court, Trinity Avenue, and Commodore Road to the Street Resurfacing List; each recommendation passed 3-0.
Recommended withdrawing resurfacing requests for Vinton Street, Gilman Road, and Norton Street because utility-related road repairs will be handled by responsible parties; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended adding Chrome Street, Shrewsbury Street from 264 to 278, Sherburne Avenue, Hastings Avenue, Boyd Street, Pine View Avenue, and Winifred Avenue near Duffy Field to the Sidewalk Repair List; each recommendation passed 3-0.
Recommended holding a Burncoat Street sidewalk review pending completion of scheduled contractor repairs; the vote was 3-0.
Recommended placing on file communications about winter storm operations, pothole-related 311 calls, Keep Worcester Clean, and the construction progress report; each recommendation passed 3-0.

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