FITCHBURG — The Department of Public Works advises residents of the following work that will be done, weather permitting, during the week of Dec. 9.
Be advised that today and Tuesday we are predicted to receive significant rainfall which, combined with snow melt from the warmer weekend temperatures, may cause localized flooding. Residents are encouraged to shovel out catch basins near their homes to help alleviate the anticipated flooding.
Call the DPW dispatcher at 978-829-1900 with any request you have or anything that needs attention.
Water Meter Upgrade Project in all Wards
Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Baystate Winsupply is the only contractor for this ongoing project. Baystate Winsupply will be replacing and installing new water meters inside buildings and homes throughout the city. Customers are notified via U.S. postal mail. Once a customer is notified by Baystate Winsupply, there will be instructions to make appointments for meter replacement through a website or over the phone.
Road Work
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Minor traffic impacts
• Pothole repair in all wards. Use SeeClickFix.com or call 978-829-1900 to report a pothole.
• Widening of streets and clearing of catch basin tops in all wards
• Spot sanding in all wards
• Curbstop excavation and repair at: 465 Franklin Road on Tuesday and 132 Delisle St. on Wednesday
Hydrants
• Snow clearing from around hydrants in all wards
