Constructing an accessible perimeter path around Richard McGrath Park. Project design was presented to the Commission on Disability in December. Parks is reworking the design concept and hopes to present a new pathway design to the Commission on Disability during the March meeting. Assuming the pathway is approved, Planning & Parks aims to put this project out to bid mid-summer, to move onto construction during the fall of 2023.Commission on Disability

 Funding:

• CDBG: $91,300.00

Installation of accessible crossings at Langley Rd. and Warren St. This includes a bump out on the northeast corner of the intersection to create the space needed to install a curb cut to cross Warren St. DPW has updated the scope of work and concept design for this project. Project was presented at the December meeting. DPW posted the bid on the City of Newton’s website on January 5^th. The bid opening date was January 19^th.

Contractor: Antonellis Construction

Funding:

• CDBG: $100,000.00

Two curb cuts to be added to connect folks to the accessible elevator entrance near the Department Head parking lot on City Hall Campus.

 Funding:

• CDBG: $42,000

reconstructing the existing pedestrian curb ramps to be ADA compliant and realigning the existing crosswalks to be more perpendicular to the curb ramps.

 Funding:  $190,000 in ARPA funds and $116,400 in CDBG funds.

Installation of thirty-two (32) new accessible pedestrian signal (APS) push button units at the following intersections:

• 1600 Washington Street (outside Warren House)
• Beacon Street at Chestnut Street
• Commonwealth Avenue at Centre Street
• Centre Street at Walnut Street

Contractor: Dagle Electrical Corporation Corp.

Funding:

• CDBG: $26,000.00
• Department of Public Works: $4,013.62
• Total Project Cost: $30,1013.62

The upgrade and installation of thirty-four (34) curb cuts at the following intersections:

• 46 Wyoming Road (Nevada Street side only)
• 51 Thaxter Road (Nevada Street side only)
• Fessenden Street at Fair Oaks Avenue
• Nevada Street at Churchill Street
• Linwood Avenue at Nevada Street
• Linwood Avenue at Broadway
• Schofield Drive at Fair Oaks Avenue
• Watertown Street at Page Road at Walker Street

Contractor: In-house by Department of Public Works

Funding:

• CDBG: $96,967.89
• Total Project Cost: $96,967.89

Installation of twenty-two (22) accessible pedestrian signals at the following intersections:

• Beacon Street at Washington Street
• Grove Street at Central Street at Auburn Street
• Newtonville Avenue at Harvard Street

Contractor: Dagle Electrical Construction Corp.

Funding:

• CDBG: $16,821.42
• Total Project Cost: $16,821.42

The modernization of the main building elevator at the Carroll Center for the Blind (770 Centre Street, Newton), which is four stories tall. The main building houses client classrooms, low-vision clinic and store, kitchen, dining room, computer lab, and wood shop.

The scope of work included:

• Installation of visual and braille signals;
• Installation of audible signals, lighting, and emergency communications; and
• Replacement of electronic controls, jack cylinder, and other components.

Contractor: ThyssenKrupp Elevator Construction Corporation

Funding:

• CDBG: $111,745.92
• Total Project Cost: $111,745.92

Installation of two (2) curb cuts on Christina Street at the Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center.

Contractor: In-house by Department of Public Works

Funding:

• CDBG: $2,266.58
• Total Project Cost: $2,266.58

Creation of a single-use, unisex fully accessible toilet room on the first floor of City Hall. The project included the installation of new walls, wall tiles, grab bars, toilet paper dispenser, paper towel dispenser, soap dispenser, mirror, sink, toilet, door lock, and a door operator with wireless push buttons; electrical wiring; and plumbing.

Contractor: Vanguard Construction (General Contractor) and P.J. Kennedy & Sons (Subcontractor)

Proposed Funding:

• CDBG: $89,658.78
• Total Project Cost: $89,658.78

Creation of an accessible route from Homer Street to the Little League field bleachers (parallel and near the northern boundary of the Newton Centre Playground).

Contractor: RAE Contracting, LLC

Funding:

• CDBG: $104,672.60
• Community Preservation Act: $67,853.00 (Historic Landscape Report/Plan)
• Total Project Cost: $172,525.60

The upgrade and installation of twenty-five (25) curb cuts at the following intersections:

• Centre Street and Centre Street (at the Crowne Plaza Hotel)
• Centre Street at Jefferson Street
• Centre Street at Pearl Street
• Centre Street at Washington Street
• Mid-Block Crossing at Centre Street at Charlesbank Road
• Mid-Block Crossing on Washington Street
• Washington Street at Bacon Street
• Washington Street at Channing Street
• Washington Street at Centre Street
• Washington Street at Park Street
• Washington Street at Peabody Street

Contractor: AR Belli

Funding:

• CDBG: $140,119.06
• Total Project Cost: $140,119.06

Newton Highlands Playground is undergoing substantial improvements, including the construction of playfields, baseball field, full basketball court, tennis courts (2), pre-school play area with swings, and parking lot. CDBG funds were allocated only for the accessibility component of the project, supporting the construction of a three-quarter mile accessible pathway in and around the Newton Highlands Playground. For more information on the renovation of the Newton Highlands Playground, visit the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Proposals & Projects webpage.

Contractor: David W. White & Sons, Inc.

Funding:

• CDBG: $123,750.00
• Community Preservation Act (CPA): $2,776,500.00 (design and construction)
• City General Funds (capital funds, Parks & Recreation Dept. budget): $231,674.00
• Total Project Cost: $3,131,924.00

Installation of three (3) curb cuts at the entrance of Stearns Park on Jasset Street and four (4) curb cuts at the entrance of Wellington Park on Kilburn Street - two sets of two reciprocal curb cuts.

Contractor: In-house by Department of Public Works

Funding:

• CDBG: $8,498.08
• Total Project Cost: $8,498.08

Includes the creation of accessible pathways from the entrance to park amenities at the following locations: 

1. Auburndale Cove
2. Weeks Field
3. West Newton Commons
4. Franklin School

Funding:

• CDBG: $30,500.00

The City installed three (30 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the following intersections:

1. Centre Street / Pleasant Street
2. Christina Street, at the crosswalk across from the Price Center
3. Lincoln Street at Chester Street

Funding:

• CDBG: $60,000.00

The Commission on Disability voted to allocate a portion of the FY21 architectural access funds to the construction of an accessible pathway beginning at Auburndale Park and continuing approximately 1,300 feet toward Lyons Field. 

Contractor: Belko Landscaping, LLC

Funding:

• CDBG: $52,000.00
• Parks, Recreation & Culture: $14,847.00

The COD has voted to upgrade and/or install approximately seven (7) ADA compliant curb cuts and ramped at the intersections of Watertown Street / Edinboro Street and Watertown Street / West Street. This will also include improvements to the connecting sidewalk and the relocation of a traffic signal.

Contractor: Richard D'Ambrosia, Inc.

Funding:

• CDBG: $84,043.00