Update on Eversource Gas Line Installation
Gas work on Jay St., Perry St., Fairfield St. and Whittier St. will be completed within the next week.
Work will now begin on Huron Ave. (Newell St to Raymond St) to upgrade the natural gas main and services on Huron Ave. Weather permitting, Eversource Gas Main Construction will begin construction on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018, work hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work is also scheduled to begin on Park Ave (Holworthy St. to #68 Park Ave) on Tuesday, March 6th, 2018. Please anticipate that the specific areas to be worked will be posted with no parking signs as needed, access to these streets will remain open to abutters, Cambridge Police Officers’ will be on site to assist with the pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Weather dependent, the proposed work is projected to take approximately 4-6 weeks and subject to be worked and completed in segments.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause, and will make necessary efforts to minimize any interruption to your gas services. In order to alleviate possible parking issues and ensure a safe working zone, we will remove snow from the street following any snow storm, etc. Depending on the existing conditions at your residence or business our work may involve moving natural gas meters outside, replacing your existing gas service line, and installing curb valves at the street. There may also be other upgrades required to ensure the safe and most efficient operation of the natural gas distribution system.
Upon completion of the construction process, paved or cemented areas, which were disturbed, will be permanently repaired with material similar to what was removed.
Need to Contact Us? If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding this important upgrade work, please contact myself or John Burke. We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work together to complete this gas system improvement project.
Sincerely,
Aharon Sarafian
Eversource, Gas Construction Supervisor
339-987-0736
aharon.sarafian@eversource.com
John Burke
Eversource, Gas Construction Supervisor
617-629-3264
john.v.burke@eversource.com
1/23/2018
Notice of Eversource Gas Line Installation
Beginning in January 2018 and continuing into the spring, weather permitting, Eversource will be working to replace and upgrade the natural gas main and gas services to properties on several streets in the area. This work involves two phases:
- Installation of new gas main.
- Installation of new gas services to properties. Door-to-door notifications will be distributed at least 2 business days before work begins.
Please anticipate that areas will be posted with No Parking signs as needed, and Cambridge Police Officers will be on site to assist with the pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Work will be done on city property (streets and sidewalks), as well as some service work on private property. Door-to-door notifications will be distributed by Eversource to affected residents before work begins.
Streets impacted include:
- Acacia St.
- Berkeley St.
- Creighton St.
- Fairfield St. (Rindge Ave. to Pemberton St.)
- Hamilton St. (Pearl St. to Brookline St.)
- Albany St./Mass Ave.
- Jay St. (Western Ave. to River St.)
- Perry St. (Pearl St. to Magazine St.)
- Whittier St. (Walden St. to Upland Rd.
Upon completion of the construction work, paved, bricked, or cemented areas which were disturbed will be repaired with material similar to what was removed.
We understand the inconvenience this may cause and we will make necessary efforts to minimize any interruption to your gas service. Please direct any questions or concerns to the Eversource contacts listed below: