Community Development Office

Back Bay Project and Housing Rehabilitation Program

Baldwinville, MA

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS - BACK BAY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction on the Back Bay Infrastructure Phase 3 Project has begun. Starting Monday, April 12, 2010 and continuing into the middle of July, construction crews will be working on Pleasant Street (from Forest to the western end) and Summer Street (between Fessenden and Pleasant) to add new water mains, drainage, sidewalks, and paving. Access to portions of the Back Bay neighborhood will periodically be restricted; however, residents will continue to have access unless otherwise notified by the contractor or project engineer.

As work progresses on each road, the road will be closed to thru traffic from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Residents will be allowed access, but may experience delays getting to and from their homes. Residents with immediate access concerns should speak with the on-site project foreman. Temporary water service will be installed throughout the project area to limit any service disruption.

The neighborhood' trash collector, Waste Management, has been notified of construction detours. Unless otherwise notified, trash pick-up will remain on the normal schedule for streets in the project area.

Construction is not expected to impact school bus routes. If there is concern about children needing to walk through or near the construction area to meet the bus, please contact the Community Development Office.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call one of the following departments:

Templeton Community Development Office - 978-939-5350

General project management questions or concerns

Templeton Municipal Light and Water - 978-939-5323

Water service related questions NOTE: In case of a water-related emergency outside of normal business hours, please call the Templeton Police at 978-939-5638.

Templeton Highway Department - 978-939-8666

Paving and drainage questions

Templeton Board of Selectmen - 978-939-8801

The Town of Templeton has contracted with Community Opportunities Group, Inc. as project managers for the grant-funded infrastructure work currently being done in Back Bay and the Baldwinville Village Housing Rehabilitation Program. For information about Community Opportunities Group, Inc., please visit their web site at http://www.cogincorp.com/.

The town has contracted with Weston & Sampson Engineers to provide design, engineering, and Clerk of the Works services for the Back Bay project. For firm information, please see their Website: http://www.westonandsampson.com.

Borges Construction of Ludlow, MA has been hired as the Back Bay Project' General Contractor.

Please note: As construction progresses, the Community Development Office will post regular project updates. The CDO encourages any residents concerned about construction activities to contact the office.

HOUSING REHABILITAITON PROGRAM UPDATE

The Baldwinville Housing Rehabilitation Program has reopened and expects to handle about 10 new cases with roughly $170,000 of funding. The previous waiting list has been carried forward, but new applications are always being accepted. Homeowners from outside of Baldwinville are encouraged to apply because up to 20% of the funds may be used throughout the rest of town for emergency cases such as a leaking roof, a failed heating system, or a failed septic system.

Licensed general contractors who wish to bid on housing rehabilitation projects are encouraged to contact the Community Development Office to register with the program.

Any residents interested in project updates or wishing to become involved in the Town' community development activities should feel free to contact the Community Development Office. Our hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 am -3 pm and the office phone number is 978.939.5350.