Overnight work occurring at Peirce Island Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) this week

Methuen and the City are conducting night work at the Peirce Island WWTF from Wednesday into Thursday from midnight to 3 AM. This work is being done to perform construction in the primary clarifier effluent D-box. There will be lights, equipment, pumps and generators on-site. The work will be similar to overnight work performed earlier this year and disruptions should be limited 

Planning Department announces Open Space Plan and upcoming public meetings

The City’s Open Space Plan will aim to improve public access to, increase use and stewardship of, and improve connectivity between open space assets city-wide. The Plan will support the Master Plan goal of managing existing and acquiring additional open spaces for passive recreation and environmental preservation. The first public meetings will be held in June.

First phase of Islington Street Corridor Project beginning May 20th

Construction work on the first phase of the Islington Street Corridor Project is expected to commence on May 20th. Public Works will be posting details on detour routes, weekly construction activity and more on the project website. The community is also encouraged to sign up for email updates at this site. The project area for the first phase of construction includes Islington Street from Bartlett Street to the Route 1 Bypass.