HomeMy Public PortalAboutSheldon Rd, New Plastic Gas Main, Feb 18TOWN OF WATERTOWN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
124 ORCHARD STREET
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02472
Tel: 617-972-6420
Fax: 617-972-6402
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
SHELDON ROAD
GAS MAIN INSTALLATION
February 13, 2020
Dear Sheldon Road Abutter:
The Watertown Department of Public Works announces that National Grid will be starting
construction to install a new plastic gas main along Sheldon Road from Belmont Street to the
end of Sheldon Road in order to replace an aged gas main.
You are receiving this notice since you are an immediate abutter to the project area. The
project will include construction activities such as excavation and backfilling, service renewals,
traffic control restoration of disturbed surface areas, and site clean up.
Contractors will be performing the work on behalf of National Grid. Feeney Brothers
Excavation Corporation of Boston, MA will be responsible for excavation, backfilling and
restoration.
Work will begin on Tuesday February 18, 2020 and is anticipated to be completed by March
31, 2020. Final cleanup and trench restoration activities will be necessary.
Work hours will generally be between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with the
potential for Saturday work. There may be dust and/or noise generated by the work and minor
traffic / detour inconveniences. Existing gas services will be disrupted when new installations /
connections to the new gas main must be made.
Should you have any questions concerning the project, please contact National Grid at 781-
907-3804. If the Watertown Department of Public Works can be of any assistance, please feel
free to contact the DPW at 617-972-6420.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience throughout the duration of this project.
-,MeV V.
Gerald S. Mee, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Works