Starting Today, River Road To Be Closed To Through Traffic

Road work will force River Road to be shut down. But for how long?

(Editor's Note: The following information was submitted by the Department of Public Works Highway Division.) Beginning on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, River Road between Hood Road and Andover Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 AM to 4 PM.  Closure will remain in effect until May 3, 2013.  Detour will take motorists to Hood Road and Andover Street. Expect delays while the work is in progress. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is subject to change due to unforeseen job site conditions and weather conditions. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this phase of the construction process. If you have any questions, please contact the Tewksbury Engineering Division at 978-640-4440 x239.

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Board of Selectmen to Discuss Draft of New Sewer Regulations

Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall.

A presentation on the draft version of new sewer regulations will top the agenda when the Board of Selectmen meet on Tuesday night (Jan. 8) at Town Hall. The presentation will be made by Carlos Jaquez of the Department of Public Works and is the first item on the selectmen's agenda. A draft of the 68-page document can be found attached to this story as a PDF document. Also on the agenda are licenses for the Merrimack Valley Pavillion and the scheduling of hearings for commerical property owners who owe outstanding taxes.  

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jcmbta

3:01 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

the sewer system has power issues. If we have an extended power outage some of the sewage pumps will not operate. the more of us on sewage the greater the chance of backups into our homes. more flow will require all pumps to have emergency power for those times when we loose power for a few hours/days...currently some do not have these generators for outages. being on sewage is good , but can …   more ›

Section of East Street Will Be Closed Next Week

Work being done on the railroad tracks coinciding with water line work.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by Town Engineer Michele Jodar Stein, PE.) Please note East Street will be closed to through traffic on three consecutive days for utility work and repair of the railroad tracks. This will be between the limits of Shawsheen Street and Maple Road on East Street. On Nov. 24 and 25, Saturday and Sunday, East Street will be closed to through traffic between the hours of 7 AM and 7 PM. Specifically, the construction crew will be between 692 and 800 East Street during this time. On Nov. 26, Monday, East Street will be closed to through traffic between the hours of 5 AM to 5 AM the following Tuesday morning. The construction crew will be at the railroad tracks during this time. This work is …

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Montuori Proud Of Town's Response To Hurricane Sandy

Early planning, extra staffing paid dividends.

Hurricane Sandy came through the region as advertised. High winds mixed with occasionally heavy rain combined to take down trees from one end of town to the other on Monday. On many streets, such as Fiske Street, East Street, Chandler Street, Woburn Street, Brook Street, South Street and Dirlam Circle, the trees brought down power lines with them. More than 2,500 National Grid customers lost power at some point during the storm and more than 1,300 were still in the dark as of Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Town Manager Richard Montuori said he believes National Grid is aiming to have 100 percent power restored by tonight. On other roads, such as Henry J. Drive and Pike Street, the wires were safe but falling trees blocked the roadway. Police …

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Road Reconstruction Has Started On Trull Road

Road will be open to one lane of alternating traffic.

(Editor's note: The following information was submitted by the Department of Public Works Highway Division.) On Oct. 1, the Department of Public Works, through its contractor Newport Construction Corp. began Roadway Reconstruction work on Trull Road, between approximately Andover Street and River Road. Work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. (typically 5:00 PM), Monday through Friday, except holidays. Unless otherwise notified, this section of Trull Road between Andover Street and River Road will be open to one lane of alternating traffic. The Town will send out additional notifications as needed (e.g. days scheduled for paving). Please do not hesitate to contact the DPW Engineering Division at 978-…

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Traffic Advisory

UPDATED: Major East Street Water Main Project Begins Today

Plan to adjust your travel routes accordingly, as this project will limit traffic to a large section of East Street.

(Editor's note: the following information was submitted by Carlos Jaquez, Project Manager, Department of Public Works.) UPDATE: Project Manager Carlos Jaquez reports that the project is presently scheduled to continue through March 2013. East Street water main replacement work will begin on or about Monday, September 24, 2012. The Town has hired JJ Phelan to perform this work. Construction hours will be from 7:00 AM to approximately 7:00 PM Monday through Friday except holidays. The crews will attempt to shut down earlier when possible. This section of East Street, between Shawsheen Street and Maple Street, will be open to one lane of alternating traffic at the location of the construction crews. Due to the size of the construction …

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Rusty

12:55 pm on Tuesday, September 25, 2012

How the H#$% are they going to complete this work during the winter?   more ›

Brown Street/Whipple Road Bridge To Re-Open Next Week

State ready to complete project several weeks ahead of schedule.

The Brown Street/Whipple Road Bridge, closed for more than two years after sustaining severe flood damage, will be open for traffic by the end of next week. Tewksbury DPW Superintendent Brian Gilbert said Friday that final work on the bridge will be completed early next week. "The bridge deck is done and the paving is done," said Gilbert. "The only things they still need to do are paint the lines, install the guard rail and cut back some brush." News of the opening will come as a surprise to many residents. When work on the project began in April, the state was projecting a completion target date of Oct. 31. At that time, the design work was already completed and the remaining work was estimated to carry a $240,000 price tag. The state …

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13th Annual Community Safe Halloween Is Scheduled For Oct. 30

Event will take place at the Parks and Recreation Center on Livingston Street.

(Editor's note: The Following information was submitted by the Tewksbury Police Department.) The Tewksbury Police Department, in cooperation with the Community Services Department, will be hosting the 13th Annual Community Safe Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Center on Livingston Street. There will be games for the children to play, as well as arts & craft tables courtesy of the Tewksbury Public Schools, Tewksbury Food Services, Tewksbury Public Library and Lowell General Hospital. Children’s Treasure Chest will be providing free face painting and the Police Department will be offering temporary Tewksbury Police Department tattoos.  There will be a Tewksbury Police Department …

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Traffic Advisory

Paving Work To be Done On Livingston Street on Saturday

Road will be open to just one alternating lane.

(Editor's Note: The following information was provided by the Engineering Division of the Tewksbury Department of Public Works.) On Saturday, Aug. 6, paving operations will begin on Livingston Street from the intersection of East Street to Main Street. The road will be open to one lane of alternating traffic between the hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until the road has cooled sufficiently to drive on it. Expect delays while the work is in progress. Please consider taking an alternate route. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is subject to change due to mitigating job site conditions and weather conditions. Emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass through the work area. All residents must move their vehicles …

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UPDATED: Livingston Street From Main To East Will Be Shut Down For A Week

Reconstruction project will begin Tuesday.

UPDATED 7:30 p.m. (Editor's Note: The following information was submitted by the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.) From Tuesday, Aug. 2, through Tuesday, Aug. 9, Livingston Street between Main Street and East Street will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Town Manager Richard Montuori, there will be no public access to the Saunders Recreation Area during those hours. Summer campers will be walking to Saunders from the Wynn Middle School. The dates may be adjusted due to weather. The road will be open on Saturday and Sunday. Detour signs will direct traffic to Main Street to Chandler Street and back to East Street. Time shown is to provide a guideline to plan your day accordingly and is …

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