Health & Environment

North End Sewer Work Update and Schedule

Boston Water & Sewer Commission (BWSC) has provided the following detailed project update and schedule for the North End Sewer Project. This long-term project will impact nearly every street in the North End / Waterfront area. Work days are Monday through Friday with an anticipated completion in January 2016.  Click images to enlarge. Project contacts: Read More…

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Sewer Work Closes North End Business District

After a major flooding incident on Tuesday, problems continued Wednesday with the ongoing Boston Water & Sewer project resulting in the closing of both Hanover and Salem Streets in the North End. According to BWSC, the situation on Hanover Street was caused by a water main break that was still leaking on Wednesday. The brown and muddy color was Read More…

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Extensive Sewer Work to Begin in North End – Street List

Nearly every street in the North End will be impacted by the upcoming sewer system rehabilitation work. Beginning in November 2014, the work is expected to continue until November 2015. Boston Water & Sewer Commission representative Irene McSweeney presented at this week’s set of neighborhood meetings to prepare North End / Waterfront residents and business Read More…

Health & Environment

Salem Street Sewer System Rehabilitation Work Begins in January 2012

Dear Friends: Starting in the new year, work will be done to rehabilitate and replace parts of the sewer system that runs beneath Salem Street. This work is necessary to improve the efficiency of the pipes, some of which are in disrepair, and will unfortunately involve some inconvenience for residents. The work will include the Read More…