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Division Overview
The Stoneham Public Works Engineering Department provides technical support to the Department on Public Works projects, construction contracts and water works projects. The Department also provides general Engineering Services to numerous Town Departments, Boards and Commissions, including Conservation Commission, Building Inspector, Planning Board and the School Department.
The specific functions of this division include:
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Preparation of plans, specifications and bidding documents for various construction projects involving the Town infrastructure; |
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Ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations relative to bidding contracts and the procurement of services; |
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Overseeing and administering contracts and construction inspections relative to those contracts; |
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Responding to citizen inquiries and complaints relative to Public Works projects and infrastructure; |
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Providing technical support and engineering services to the other divisions of the Department as well as to other Town Departments, Boards and Commissions; |
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Reviewing street opening requests by contractors and utilities and supervising the restoration of the Town’s infrastructure; and |
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Reviewing plans for new subdivisions and ensuring the plans are in compliance with the Standards of the Town Stoneham. |
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Reviewing plot plans of individual homes with respect to water/sewer locations and driveway grading. |
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Providing maintenance/replacement and upgrading services for 11 signalized intersections. |
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Providing for annual traffic marking (centerline, stop bar, crosswalk) services. |
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Evaluating construction costs within Town approved subdivisions for bonding to insure the completion of projects in accordance with Town standards. Reevaluating surety as construction proceeds. |
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