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Sherman’s Bridge project: Commission and DPW discuss materials, railings and signage
Summary
The SHC reviewed DPW responses on Sherman’s Bridge design, including renderings, proposed diagonal board installation, options on CCA or water‑based preservatives, painting of steel posts National Park Brown, a four‑board rail on the north side and adding protection to close a south‑side gap; Wayland Historical Commission requested a kiosk and conduit for future fiber relocation.
The Sudbury Historical Commission reviewed written responses from DPW Director Tina Rivard about the ongoing Sherman’s Bridge reconstruction project. Mr. Hagger summarized that two renderings were provided to the Commission and that the Project Team will discuss the use of CCA versus water‑based treatments with the local Conservation Commissions.
Ms. Rivard’s responses, as reported by Mr. Hagger, say the boards installed on top of the glulam will be set diagonally, and the DPW agreed to paint steel posts behind the wooded guardrail a National Park Brown. The Commission recommended a four‑board rail system on the north side and asked for added protection to fill the gap between the railing and the roadbed on the south side; the DPW said it would add an additional board.
Mr. Hagger also posted a letter from the Wayland Historical Commission documenting mutual commitments to install a historic kiosk (location to be determined), to install a conduit under the bridge for potential future relocation of fiber optics, and to replace a 1992 streetlight on the Sudbury side of the bridge.
Commissioners did not take a formal vote on this item at the March 10 meeting but identified materials and visual‑design issues for continued review with DPW and Conservation staff.
