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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Readers Weigh In on Wayland's Worst Roads

A few roads emerged as most in need of work when Wayland Patch asked readers for their opinions in last week's Weekly Question.

We were thinking mostly about car drivers when we asked readers to tell us what roads most need repair or repaving in Wayland, but readers pointed out that Wayland's roads service more than just vehicles. "This isn't just an automotive question, it's also a cycling question," Jeff Dieffenbach commented, noting that Old Connecticut Path between Routes 27/126 and Route 20 and Pelham Island Road are among the worst roads in town. Bruce Cohen agreed, adding that "deep gouge-like potholes," characterize both roads mentioned by Dieffenbach. And Virginia Slep pointed out that walkers, cyclists and drivers are hard pressed to coexist on Pelham Island Road simply because of the road's width. Overall, Pelham Island Road and Old Connecticut Path …

Sketchy The Clown

3:05 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012

Both Oak street & Rice road are in the best condition that they have been, in 50 years. 35 mph is not a "high speed limit". Having lived adjacent to Oak street for over 50 years, I do not recall ever, anyone being hurt on it. Like a lot of people, I don't like change, and I was not happy that they put a traffic signal @ Rte. 30, but it is a lot better now. Spend that money where the town really …   more ›

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Weekly Question: What Wayland Road Most Needs Repaving or Repair?

The weekly question is back and we're turning our attention to Wayland's roads.

What road in Wayland bounces your car (and you) around the most? Which street causes you to tighten the seatbelt and grip the steering wheel a bit more tightly? Where is your "road less traveled" simply because you can't handle the condition of the pavement? In April, a letter from the office of Gov. Deval Patrick informed Wayland's Board of Selectmen that Chapter 90 funds to the tune of $474,762 had been granted to the town for Fiscal Year 2013. According to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation website, Chapter 90 grants are awarded to municipalities to reimburse documented expenditures related to "capital improvement projects for highway construction, preservation and improvement." The funds are awarded based on a formula that …

MA

10:25 am on Saturday, July 14, 2012

Pineridge Road off of Old conn. Awful!   more ›

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