Article 32 - Betterments for Temporary Improvements to a Private Way - Darton & Dover Streets

ARTICLE 32. To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, to borrow by the issuance of bonds or notes under the provisions of Mass. Gen. Laws c. 44, or any other authority, the sum of $350,000, or any other sum, for the purpose of making temporary repairs pursuant to the Town’s Private Ways in White Pond Watershed: Temporary Repairs Bylaw for the purpose of mitigating regular flooding impacts identified near the intersection of Darton and Dover Streets, provided that such appropriation, transfer or borrowing, and all associated costs of the improvements, shall be repaid by property owners on the streets where the improvements are made, but that any bonds or notes issued pursuant to this Article shall be the general obligation of the Town, to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager; or take any other action relative thereto.

Article Explanation

The intersection of Dover Street and Darton Street, both private roads located within the White Pond watershed is subject to recurring flooding issues which create egress as well as localized water quality issues for nearby residents. In response to a petition submitted to the Public Works Commission, offered in accordance with the Private Ways in White Pond Watershed: Temporary Repairs Bylaw, Concord Public Works’ Engineering Division has finalized a stormwater design and roadway restoration plan to address this flooding and related road condition problem. If the appropriation is approved, and the plan is accepted by abutters pursuant to the process described in the bylaw, the costs of construction and related services will be paid back through a betterment assessed by the Public Works Commission   

Article Motion

No motion anticipated.