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Needham DPW shifts most curb and sidewalk work to late summer as capital funds compress schedule
Summary
DPW staff told the Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee on Feb. 10 that capital funding timing will compress curb, sidewalk and paving work into July–September. ADA ramp work will be prioritized ahead of resurfacing; staff warned of contractor and staffing limits and identified several targeted intersection and sidewalk projects.
Department of Public Works staff told the Mobility Planning and Coordination Committee on Feb. 10 that a reload of capital funds expected after town meeting in July will compress most curb, sidewalk and paving work into late summer, pushing some non-critical sidewalk projects into August and September if weather allows.
Tyler (staff member) said the town completed substantial work last year and will have limited capital until July, so the first mobilization in April–June will focus on resurfacing and the ADA ramp upgrades required at locations selected for paving. Most dedicated curb-and-sidewalk budgets will be scheduled after the July funding reload. He said contractors’ and the town’s own capacity will determine whether a…
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