Department of Public Works | 2010 Annual Report
Water and Sewer
Over the past few years the Department has been upgrading the satellite sewer stations throughout Town, replacing old and outdated technology with new submersible grinder pumps, electrical controls and piping. Over the past year we upgraded the stations on Walton road and White way.
Thanks to a Town meeting vote the Department purchased a new utility truck which will be essential for maintaining these stations.
Unfortunately we did have another costly break in the eighteen inch sewer main on Ward road, hopefully with approval from the upcoming Annual Town Meeting we can secure funding for the replacement of this section of sewer main.
I am pleased to report however water main breaks have been at a minimum mainly due to the replacing, relining and flushing of water mains.
We secured a safety grant for the purchase of confined space entry and rescue system.
Drinking water samples were conducted twice a month and lead and copper tests were performed twice during the year.
Water meters were read three times during the year.
Sewer pumping stations were inspected and maintained on a weekly basis.
Sewer mains and manholes were cleaned regularly.
Beaches and Parks
During the spring and summer seasons the department cleaned beaches, emptied all trash receptacles, cleaned and maintained all town restrooms and cut and trimmed grass throughout town on a daily basis. |
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Lowland Parking Lot
New post and rail fence was installed with new plantings along the beach walkway at Lowland parking lot. Dune grass and other plantings such as beach plum, black pines and bayberry were planted along Short beach and other location throughout Town.
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Davis Memorial Park
Davis Memorial Park was redesigned. A new flag pole, plants and sign were installed. The park was rededicated on Veterans Day. Thanks to the Lombard family for there donations to help fund this project.
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Beach water was sampled weekly.
All playgrounds and parks were aerated and fertilized. The Department continues to only use organic based fertilizer.
Nahant Community Garden
The Community Garden proved to be a huge success this year. Thanks to the Garden Committee, Paul Caira and Bob Ward for all there hard work maintaining the Garden. |
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Highway and Streets
We continued our road maintenance program. Wharf Street, Flash Road and a portion of Nahant Road were resurfaced.
Streets were crack sealed as part of our road maintenance program.
All crosswalks and stop lines were painted.
Streets were swept on a daily basis.
All catch basins were cleaned throughout town.
The Winter months proved to be a busy time of year starting with a major snow storm along with coastal flooding in late December.
Compost and Recycling
The compost pile at our Spring Road facility has proven to be a huge success. Most of the loam produced at the facility is used for projects throughout Town.
We held four curbside leaf collections in the Fall.
We held our metal recycling the last Saturday of every month from April thru October. This also includes television and computer recycling.
Many thanks to Town Administrator Mark Cullinan, The Board of Selectmen and Town Hall staff, the Police and Fire Departments, D.P.W. employees including summer crew and part time help, all Boards and Committees and the residents of the town for their continued support.
Respectfully submitted,
Timothy T. Lowe
Superintendent
Nahant Department of Public Works |
