$6.03M Riverside Creek Tide Gate Project Approved

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Why it matters

Residents near Riverside Creek will benefit from improved flood protection while library users will see future facility upgrades funded.

What happened

Board approved increasing Riverside Creek Tide Gate Project funding by $2,212,800 to a total of $6,030,699 for complete pipe replacement after discovering the original repair plan was insufficient
Approved $2,642,350 in bonds for Department of Public Works vehicle and equipment purchases over three years, with some equipment having 20-month lead times
Approved accepting $135,000 donation from Library Board of Trustees to fund feasibility study for Fairfield Woods Library upgrades
Approved $1,031,875 for playground replacements and tennis court renovations, with projects including 25-plus year old playgrounds and tennis courts last renovated in 2006
Discussed Dwight Elementary School project timeline extension of approximately one year, though no cost increases are expected

What is next

All bond resolutions require Representative Town Meeting approval. The Riverside Creek project could go out to bid by fall 2026.