Morning!

Yesterday was a day. And today’s going to be another one. So, I’m only popping by to remind you about tonight’s community forum on the proposed repaving project on Cambridge Street/Route 3A.

The state owns this road, and they proposed a project to resurface and restripe the portion between Pinehurst Ave. in Billerica and the high school in Burlington. They also planned to make improvements such as adding bike lanes in some portions, clarifying where there are two lanes versus one (while keeping the current two-lane stretches at two lanes), and reconstructing some curbs and ramps.

There was public pushback, and a lot of it was regarding the fact that the traffic volume used in the proposal was based on numbers taken in part during the pandemic. The state committed to conduct another traffic study, and they did, shortly after that November meeting.

This project was slated to begin in the spring of this year and is now planned for this winter, according to the MassDOT website (see below). Tonight’s forum will summarize the project and allow for some comments from attendees.

Today in Burlington

Municipal Meetings and Community Events

• 11:00 AM - Puppet Story Time (Spanish/English) (Library event; Register)
• 6:00 PM - Cornhole Tournament at 3rd Ave
• 6:30 PM - Parks & Recreation Family Concerts on the Common: Jumpin’ Juba
• 6:30-9:00 PM - Route 3A Resurfacing; Public Information Meeting to review the updated traffic information and plans for the Route 3A (Cambridge Street) repaving proejct. This project is scheduled to occur this winter between Pinehurst Ave in Billerica and BHS, and according to the meeting flyer, the state plans to add bike lanes, reconstruct some curb ramps, and more. Read more about the project at the MassDOT website and read a summary of the last public meeting. (Virtual; Register)
• 7:00 PM - Information Systems Security Advisory Committee (ISSAC) will discuss how to build a culture of cybersecurity as well as give an update on the process of engaging a consultant. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is in October, so expect some more information about that coming up! (Virtual)

That’s it for today! See you later this week.

Nicci

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