Commission discusses MassWorks timing and options for Phase 1 West infrastructure work

Staff told the commission the MassWorks deadline had passed (deadline was June 3) and that the developer had not advanced the required shovel‑ready work. Commissioners reviewed that design sets exist but lack electrical specifications and updated surveys, and they discussed whether the available grant funds could be applied to culvert repair or other targeted upgrades.

"I was gonna, after that meeting, look into the date of the master's deadline, and the deadline was June 3," staff said, reporting the application deadline passed before the commission's follow‑up meeting. Board members noted a prior preliminary design (circa 2017) would likely need survey updates and spec book work before a MassWorks resubmission and suggested developer contributions or a public‑private approach could reduce town costs.

Commissioners asked staff to gather updated surveys and to explore funding scenarios for targeted improvements (for example, drainage pits or meter pit replacement) and whether grant match requirements or prevailing‑wage implications would affect project feasibility. No formal grant application decision was made at the meeting; staff will follow up with the developer and the planner about next steps.