Traffic advisory: road work on and around Linden Street

September 16, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Street milling work will take place on Linden, Westerly, and Everett Streets through September 18, 7pm – 6am. There will be no parking on the roadways overnight at this time. After the grinding and sweeping process, the street will be re-opened for normal traffic.

While it is the Park and Highway’s intention to complete work on the days indicated, weather or equipment problems may cause the work to be delayed, in which case it will be done the following day or at soon as possible thereafter. No water can be present on the roadway from rain, sprinkler systems, washing cars, etc.

Any questions concerning the work should be directed to the Park and Highway Division at 781-235-7600 x3325.

Why you might see a license plate with 3Y on it in Wellesley

September 11, 2018 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Massachusetts has just revealed its list of low number license plate lottery winners, and one Wellesley resident is among the lucky getting dibs on 201 available plate numbers.

While I’m not quite sure why people want these plates, congrats are in order for Wellesley’s Richard Pevear, whose winning plate number is 3Y. Not sure if there’s any significance to it, but if you happen to read this, Richard, feel free to let us know.

Wellesley’s Michael Raider is on the list of alternate winners, in case those on the main list don’t grab their plate.

The plate lottery kicked off during June, and applications needed to be in by the end of August. It’s free to enter the lottery, but you do have to pay for your new plate and plate registration as you would for any new plate.

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Wellesley traffic advisory: road work on Forest Street

September 5, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

From the Wellesley Police Department:

The Wellesley Police Department wants you to be aware of the following road work done by the Department of Public Works that will impact traffic on Forest Street and Wellesley Ave (Babson College) this week.

Paving Advisory for the area of Forest St. and Wellesley Ave. – Thursday September 6^th and Friday September 7^th

Thursday September 6^th:

Forest St. between Wellesley Ave. and the Needham line will be paved on Thursday Sept. 6th. Paving will take place from 9am – 5pm. One lane of traffic will be maintained to allow northbound traffic on Forest St. from Needham to flow into Wellesley. Traffic using Forest St. to enter Needham will be detoured east onto Wellesley Ave. and then south onto Brookside Rd. and into Needham. Babson College traffic -please use the West Gate – Wellesley Ave. entrance.

Friday September 7^th:

Wellesley Ave. between Forest St. and Great Plain Ave. will be paved. Paving will take place from 9am – 5pm. Wellesley Ave. will be closed between the Great Plain Ave. traffic circle and Forest St. Residents of Wellesley Ave. will have limited access based on the area of Wellesley Ave. being paved at that particular moment. Detail Officers will assist with access for local residents. All other traffic will be detoured around the area via Seaver St. and Forest St.

Babson College traffic should use the main entrance on Forest St.

Washington Street reconstruction continues on in Wellesley

August 6, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

If you’re on vacation right now, sitting on a Cape Cod beach or enjoying a shady spot on a cool lake, you’re not missing much here in Wellesley. It’s going to be a heck of a hot week, with temperatures predicted to soar up to the high 90s. While you’re off gallivanting, the Department of Public Works has the Washington Street reconstruction project in full swing. Can’t say it’s been much bother since traffic is summer-light. I took these pics at 4:30pm on a Monday, and the streets were almost as clear as the sky.

Washington St. construction project, looking toward Wellesley Hills. The Police Department is visible on the left.

The work to be accomplished includes: replacement of sidewalk panels and ramps, removal and replacement of damaged crosswalks, milling and overlaying pavement, signage, pavement markings and other incidental work. The work will be accomplished by P.J. Keating Company and their subcontractors, under the direction of the Town of Wellesley Department of Public Works. The work is scheduled to be completed in October.

Washington St., Wellesley — This shot was taken nearby and on the same side as the Police Department, facing toward Wellesley Square. Tolles Parsons Center is visible on the left.

Work takes place Monday through Friday, 7am – 5pm, and police details will be on-site during the project construction to minimize impacts to traffic, parking, and other roadway functions. A minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained throughout the majority of the project.

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Drivers in Wellesley face potential Cliff Road delays on Wednesday and Thursday

August 6, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

UPDATE From the Wellesley Police Department:

The Town of Wellesley has rescheduled paving work on Cliff Road for Wednesday and Thursday this week, August 15 and 16, primarily due to weather concerns. Previously, the work had been scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, but that has now been changed.

Work will begin at 7am on both days, and will involve all of Cliff Road. Detours will be in place, but delays are expected.

On WEDNESDAY, August 15 and THURSDAY, August 16, 2018, the Town of Wellesley will be repaving a majority of Cliff Road. Work is expected to begin at 7am on both days, and should conclude by 5pm. The work will disrupt both the morning and evening commutes.

There will be detours and police officers in place while the repaving work is done. Traffic on Cliff Road and some surrounding streets will be impacted, and there will be delays due to these detours and lane closures. Please avoid the area of Cliff Road if possible on Wednesday and Thursday.

Questions about the paving process may be directed to the DPW Engineering Division at 781-235-7600, extension 3315.

Washington Street reconstruction continues on in Wellesley