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Bridge Rehabilitation Grant Applications

The city plans to apply for up to $2.79 million and $3 million in state Multimodal Transportation Fund grants to rehabilitate the South Washington Street bridge over Roaring Brook and the East Elm Street bridge at Hertz Court.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 3, 2026

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Downtown stop-sign trial and traffic changes

Members questioned the downtown stop-sign conversion: the test is running while streets are still one-way and construction is ongoing, the ordinance listed 7-10 intersections but the city announced 13, and business owners say they were blindsided about lost parking during the retail season. A caucus with Reilly Associates is set for November.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026