ABUTTERS NOTICE - 25 South Highland Road Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2023 – The invitation for the bid procurement process to raise, lift, move, and relocate a residential structure located at 13 Walsh Way and a residential structure located at 127 South Pamet is complete. A contract has been awarded to the Dennis Group. The town anticipates both structures to be moved and relocated to 25 South Highland Road by mid-September. Eversource has stated there will be no interruption in services to homes along the route from 127 South Pamet and 13 Walsh Way to 25 South Highland Road.
 
The town intends to use the two residential structures for staff housing needs, including seasonal staff and/or newly hired year-round staff who are transitioning into the community and need a temporary home while looking for something permanent. The parcel located at 25 South Highland Road requires no zoning relief or site plan review from the planning board for the town’s intended use.
 
Timeline for Construction:
  •  May 2023 – Award contract for relocating residential structures and schedule the project with the awarded bidder and Eversource. The estimated date for structures to be moved and placed on the new foundations is September 2023.
  • August 2023 – Advertise the bid announcement for the installation of the two concrete foundations to support two residential structures. This includes labor and all materials. The anticipated contract award date is August 2023. Installation of the new foundations is due no later than September 2023. A curb-cut application will also be submitted at this time.
  • August 2023 – Submit a septic system installation permit application and schedule a meeting with the Board of Health for review and approval of a five-bedroom system. The tentative meeting date is scheduled for August 15, 2023. 
  • August 2023 - Advertise a bid announcement for architectural improvements and septic systems for the structures. Award a contract for the architectural improvements and septic system installation no later than September 2023. Schedule architectural improvements and septic system installation for the fall of 2023. A DPW staff update to review the 25 South Highland project will be on the Select Board’s agenda for August 8, 2023.

If you have any further questions regarding this project please reach out to Public Works Director Jarrod Cabral at (508) 214-0400 or by email at: jcabral@truro-ma.gov.