FAQs

How will this impact utility work or driveway repair after paving?: Please be advised that with the exception of Fog Sealing and Shim Course, these roads will be subject to Bedford Code Art. 46 “No person shall break or dig up any sidewalk, street, or public way…without obtaining proper insurance coverage and a Street Opening Permit.” There will be a period of five years after paving that no Street Opening Permits will be issued for those streets. So, if you plan to install or repair a gas service, underground electric service, underground telephone, underground cable service, water service, sewer service or any other work that would require excavating in the street, the work must be done before the street is repaved. You can use the following utility contact numbers to request service installation. National Grid 1-800-233-5325, Eversource/Formally NSTAR 1-888-633-3797, Verizon 1-800-870-9999, Comcast 1-800-266-2278, RCN 1-800- 746-4726. Please notify Public Works of your intent as soon as possible also.

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Public Works - Annual Paving Program

1. Will I have access to my driveway during paving?: You will be given as much access as the work allows and the DPW will do their best to minimize any inconvenience. You will receive a hand delivered notice at least one day prior to the start of construction.

2. Will paving impact trash and recycling collection?: When road work will occur on a regularly scheduled collection day, please have your trash and recycling out on Monday before 6:00 AM. DPW will coordinate with the waste management contractor to have the trash picked up prior to the start of road work. If there are any issues with collection service, please reach out via the online Wizard Tool located on the Trash & Recycling page of the Town website.

3. How will this impact utility work or driveway repair after paving?: Please be advised that with the exception of Fog Sealing and Shim Course, these roads will be subject to Bedford Code Art. 46 “No person shall break or dig up any sidewalk, street, or public way…without obtaining proper insurance coverage and a Street Opening Permit.” There will be a period of five years after paving that no Street Opening Permits will be issued for those streets. So, if you plan to install or repair a gas service, underground electric service, underground telephone, underground cable service, water service, sewer service or any other work that would require excavating in the street, the work must be done before the street is repaved. You can use the following utility contact numbers to request service installation. National Grid 1-800-233-5325, Eversource/Formally NSTAR 1-888-633-3797, Verizon 1-800-870-9999, Comcast 1-800-266-2278, RCN 1-800- 746-4726. Please notify Public Works of your intent as soon as possible also.

4. Can I park on the street during paving?: No. On-street parking will be prohibited during construction.

5. Who can I contact with additional questions about paving?: If you have any questions or concerns please call the Public Works Department at (781) 275 7605.