Description
As part of the street and sidewalk reconstruction work scheduled for spring/summer 2017, the City’s contractor, Newport Construction, will begin drainage work in the roadway in early March, weather permitting.
This first phase of utility work is expected to last for approximately 3 weeks, weather permitting, and general work hours will be 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday. “No Parking” signs will be posted, so please be sure to check posted signs to avoid being ticketed/towed. The roadway and sidewalk reconstruction is anticipated to begin in mid-late summer and last approximately 2 months.
Within the next 4-6 weeks, the Cambridge Water Department will begin work to replace the water main and water services on Kenwood St. Residents will be notified in advance by the Water Department.
The Kenwood St. street and sidewalk reconstruction work is part of the City’s 5-Year Plan for Street and Sidewalks and will include paving, sidewalk work, and pedestrian ramp installations.
We invite you to attend a community meeting with your neighbors and members of the Department of Public Works on Wednesday, February 15th, from 6-7:30pm in the auditorium of the Morse School located at 40 Granite St. to learn more about this project. At the meeting we will also be discussing:
- Back of Sidewalk Tree Planting Program
- The term “Back of Sidewalk" refers to the edge of the sidewalk where public way meets private properties. In the case of this program, the City will plant trees along the back of sidewalk, (up to 20 feet off the public way) on private property of interested, eligible owners.
- Sidewalk material options
- It is the City’s policy to replace existing sidewalks with the same material (concrete with concrete, brick with wire cut brick). However, during this project, property owners will have the option of changing their sidewalk material for a fee if they choose. More information will be made available to residents.
Information & Assistance:
Questions regarding this project? Contact Dan Riviello, Community Relations Manager, at 617.349.4825/ driviello@cambridgema.gov or the Department of Public Works at 617-349-4800. For more information about the project and to sign up for the project email list, visit www.CambridgeMA.gov/theworks/KenwoodSt. If you have any special need or disability, please contact us to arrange for special accommodations that may be necessary.