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The Millbury Department of Planning & Development has announcedthat the funding necessary to advance the Armory Village Revitalization Project Phase II to construction has been secured through a combination of grants and municipal funds.
The town anticipates a construction start date of April 2022. The work will take approximately nine months to complete.
The Phase II project builds off the success, vision and aesthetic of the Phase I downtown improvements by extending the project benefits to the municipal parking lot between Elm and Grove streets and within the Elm Street right-of-way, from its intersection with Harris Place to its intersection with River Street.
Design of this project, which began in fall 2020 and will wrap up in January 2022, is funded by the town of Millbury and a $125,600 grant from the states Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program.
The town engaged BL Companies of Norwoodto work with municipal officials, downtown business owners and the public to design the project and prepare bid documents.
Specifically, the project features the following:
-- A reconfigured municipal parking lot that adds parking spaces & creates a more efficient traffic pattern;
-- Intersection diets that reduce the amount of pavement, vehicle speeds and pedestrian crossing distances;
-- A new sidewalk connection to the Senior Center and enhanced sidewalk connection between the municipal parking lot and the Common;
-- New ADA-compliant sidewalks, driveway aprons and ramps;
-- Epoxy crosswalks that are aesthetically pleasing and easier to see;
-- Vegetated curb extensions that will absorb stormwater while making it easier and safer for pedestrians to cross the street;
-- Porous pavers, rain gardens, bioswales, deep sump catch basins, treesand other plantings that will work together to reduce heatisland effects, provide animal habitat, reduce flooding through stormwater infiltration, and improve the Blackstone River by filtering out contaminants;
-- Two pedestrian plazas that will incorporate attractive porous pavers, colorful landscaping and seating for peaceful contemplation at the veterans memorials along Elm Street;
-- Decorative street and parking lot lights that will brighten public spaces and make the area safer;
-- Wayfinding signage and an information kiosk that will make the municipal parking lot easier to find and showcase the businesses and activities occurring within Millbury Center throughout the year.
As with the Phase I project, the primary goal of Phase II is to create welcoming public spaces that attract businesses, private investment, residents, and visitors.
The town thanks the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and Millburys taxpayers for their encouragement and financial support of this important project.
Combined, the town secured nearly $1.8 million in grants for construction activities through the following grant programs:
MassWorks Infrastructure Grant - $1,147,000
Municipal Vulnerabilities Preparedness Action Grant - $366,000
Complete Streets Construction Grant - $225,500
Shared Streets and Spaces Grant - $63,707
For more information about the Armory Village Revitalization Project, please visit https://www.millburyma.org/planning-development/pages/armory-village-revitalization-project.
Questions about this project should be directed to Laurie Connors, Millbury director of Planning & Development, at 508-865-4754 or lconnors@townofmillbury.net.
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