Woodstock signs contract, sets July 7 start for Morris Street water‑main extension

Town of Woodstock officials and the selected contractor executed the agreement for the Morris Street water‑main extension and set a tentative notice‑to‑proceed date of July 7, officials said at a preconstruction conference.

The meeting, led by the project engineer from Horizons Engineering and attended by contractor representatives from Elevated Excavation, town staff and a District 1 DOT representative, focused on contract execution, permitting, traffic control, ledge risk and construction administration. The contract documents include a 45‑day requirement to reach substantial completion from the notice to proceed and a liquidated damages clause of $250 per calendar day if substantial completion is missed, the engineer said.

The meeting matters because it establishes the start date, roles and the baseline schedule for a public utility project that will affect traffic and access on Morris Street and adjacent parking areas. The town and contractor must also secure state permits before work begins; missing permits or unexpected site conditions could change the planned schedule or cost.

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