Construction Notice: Soil Borings Scheduled at 79 Sherman Street November 5-6, 2026, Test Pits to Follow
As part of an upcoming project for the Salt Shed Reconstruction, the City’s contractor, Weston & Sampson, will be collecting soil samples at the City’s Salt Shed site located at 79 Sherman Street and along the path on Garden Street.
The soil borings will take place on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, and are expected to have minimal impact on the community. The contractor will drill holes with boring rigs that extract soil samples from the earth.
Test pits will occur at a date to be determined, following the borings. Signage at the work site and the project webpage will both be updated accordingly.
The parking lot at 79 Sherman Street will be temporarily closed on the days that sampling is conducted. Holes will be repaired at the end of the testing period.
What should I expect during this work?
- Work will take place on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6.
- Work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Soil borings will be performed using a truck-mounted drill rig. Locations have been selected to give the best representation of underground conditions while minimizing disruptions.
- Test pit samples will be taken with a Geoprobe. Test pit work dates TBD but information will be posted on the project webpage ahead of any work.
- There will be some noise from the operations, as the use of heavy equipment is involved.
- Access to the park will be maintained. Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.
For information and assistance:
If you have any questions about this upcoming work, or if you need assistance, including if you have any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodations, please contact Emma Twombly, Capital Building Projects Communications Manager, at 857-320-0814 / etwombly@cambridgema.gov.
Salt Shed Reconstruction Pop Up on Thursday, May 7, 2026
Please join us for a Pop Up on Thursday, May 7 from 4-6 p.m. on site at the current Salt Shed, 79 Sherman Street to learn more about the proposed salt shed reconstruction!
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and view project boards, including renderings, site plans, and material concepts.
Representatives from the Capital Buildings Department, Public Works Department and Department of Human Services will be available to answer questions and discuss facility operations.
View full meeting flyer here.
Construction Notice: Soil Borings Scheduled at 79 Sherman Street Beginning January 12, 2026
As part of upcoming project for the Salt Shed Reconstruction Project, the City’s contractors will be collecting soil samples at 79 Sherman Street.
Soil borings will be conducted beginning on Monday, January 12, at the Salt Shed site, 79 Sherman Street. This work will have little impact on the community. The contractor will drill holes with boring rigs that extract soil samples from the earth. Holes will be repaired at the end of the testing period.
This work is expected to take approximately 5 days to complete.
What should I expect during this work?
- Work will begin on or about January 12, 2026.
- Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Soil borings will be performed using a truck-mounted drill rig. Locations have been selected to give the best representation of underground conditions while minimizing disruptions.
- There will be some noise from the operations, as the use of heavy equipment is involved.
- Access to the Park will be maintained at all times.
- Emergency vehicles will have access at all times.
For information and assistance during construction:
If you have any questions about this upcoming work, or if you need assistance, including if you have any special needs or disabilities that require special accommodations, please contact Kristen Kelleher DPW Community Relations Manager at 617-349-4825 / kkelleher@cambridgema.gov.