Northeast Cutoff Sidewalk (David Clark Company)
At a glance
Based on auto-generated captions and the official minutes; details may be misheard.
- What: Tony Economou's request for a sidewalk on the odd side of Northeast Cutoff from the David Clark Company plant (125 Northeast Cutoff) to Clark St.
- Where it stands: Public Works recommended approval at the applicant's expense, 3-0, on 2026-09-14.
- Next: City Council vote on the committee report, then design and permits. The company wants it built before November 1.
Why
- Roughly 15 to 20 company employees use public transit; the nearest bus stop is on Clark St. about a quarter mile away, so they walk in the breakdown lane.
- Winter would remove the grass shoulder they now use.
- A bus shelter at the driveway was part of earlier site plans, but WRTA could not fit a schedule. Economou raised a closer stop with the City Manager.
Cost and approvals
- Estimated about $125,000, paid by the applicant; DPW supports it.
- Extends the existing bituminous sidewalk with the existing curb; utility poles can be passed while meeting ADA, but Mello wanted engineering to confirm it stays in the right of way.
- Work near catch basins may need Conservation Commission review (100-foot rule); Economou suggested contacting Peter Dunn. Jay Mello said an expedited city permit should be possible because the city benefits.
- Fred Nathan spoke in favor.
Discussion time
About 9 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 - Public Works Committee | 9 |
Log
- 2026-09-14 - Public Works Committee - Approved for recommendation at the applicant's expense, 3-0, after a David Clark Company project director and Nathan spoke in favor.