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Late-fall finish seen for Summer St. project, but it could be put off until spring |
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Written by Bob Sprague
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Friday, 13 July 2007 |
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Jeanne Leary, representing the Summer Street group, responded to Bean's comments:
"I do agree with everything he has written. He has been extremely responsive to the neighbors and has put a great deal of time into responding to each individual's concerns. I have been thoroughly impressed. We are lucky to have him on board."
As for the rumor about ground contamination from the former Reed's Brook dump site, which is now McClennen Park and other recreational facilities, Sullivan told YourArlington May 7:
"Work near the Lexington line is delayed so that we can do some redesign to allow for a parking lane abutting the park. If we wanted to give up on the extra parking, the work could be completed now.
"We feel, however, that the extra parking is worth the extra effort and time. This area has a gas barrier which complicates this work and requires additional environmental approvals."
Asked specifically about the rumored contamination, Sullivan wrote:
"As with any landfill, there is methane gas. The gas barrier, which is intended to prevent the gas generated in the landfill from migrating across the street (it never has, but the DEP [Department of Environmental Protection] is always very careful), needs to be modified in order to get the parking lane approved and constructed.
"There is no ground contamination."
Related links
May 7: Summer St. update: parking issue delays work near Lexington
Dec. 5: Residents weigh Summer St. pluses, minuses
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