... the recession creates obstacles, Nutting said.
"In the present, we're in a different situation. We have to look at it differently," he said. "We want to make sure we do our due diligence and give citizens and business owners the opportunity to come in and ask questions and have their voices be heard before we make any kind of decision."
But the decision has to be made relatively soon, as downtown construction to widen sidewalks, raise crosswalks, reroute traffic and other improvements are planned to begin next year.
"We have a bylaw in town that says when we re-pave a road, we can't reopen it for five years," Mason said. "We either do it during reconstruction or forget about it."
Franklin council to discuss placing utility lines underground
Franklin, MA
Thanks Steve! I e-mailed Nuting and Powderly to let them know I support putting the utilities underground.
ReplyDeleteBoy, Mason's quote is confusing. Five years is a looong time for a road to re-open. ;)
Michelle, thanks for taking action. It is much appreciated. I hope others do likewise.
ReplyDeleteMason's quote:
"We have a bylaw in town that says when we re-pave a road, we can't reopen it for five years," Mason said. "We either do it during reconstruction or forget about it."
Scott is referring to the bylaw that once a road is torn up, it is not to be re-opened (dug up again) at least for five years. There is a process by which to do so but the developer or utility (whoever needs the road dug up) needs to pay for and repair the road to keep it in good condition.
This was most recently discussed when the two houses were added to Washington St (near i495).