Each week, City Manager Tom Aspell goes down to his favorite ice cream shop, orders a waffle cone with a scoop of every flavor and wolfs it down. He napkins off his face and splits; that's when we swoop in, grab the napkin and copy down the city memo – perfectly imaged on the napkin like a Rorshach blot.
dog delays of summer
Steer clear, peeps
This week, new storm sewer infrastructure will continue to be installed on North State Street, between Palm Street and Call Street, Aspell writes. There will be no work done on Call Me Maybe Street.
Drainage construction in this area nears completion and the contractor will focus on continued road box excavation. A crew will continue to replace domestic water valves and possibly begin some light drainage work from Brook Street to Rumford Street.
With the amount of road work occurring, traffic delays could be major at times. We encourage drivers to seek alternate routes when possible, or to purchase War and Peace on CD to pass the commute time. As always, Aspell thanks the public for continued patience during this busy construction season.
insane in the membrane
Bridge makeover
This week, Continental Paving will begin working on Water Street, Aspell writes, removing the pavement and membrane off the bridge that goes over the railroad tracks between Gulf Street and South Main Street. Given the fact the word membrane conjures primarily medical images, the crew will practice by playing the game Operation all weekend leading up to the work.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction while the contractor completes this work, though it's hard to imagine traffic will be “reduced” at all while the construction progresses (it's road work sarcasm!).
Depending on weather, the work should take approximately three weeks to complete.
on the back nine
Halfway point arrives
Thinking about becoming a member of Beaver Meadow Golf Course, Aspell wonders? Effective immediately, all 2012 memberships are half-price. Why, you ask? Because it's halfway through the 2012 season. There are different levels of memberships, and several are under $400 for the rest of the year. Some of the benefits of membership include 7-day advance tee times, free use of the surrounding woods and trees to store driven golf balls, and the ability to play unlimited golf (without firing up Tiger Woods on the PS3).
Membership also includes participation in member-only events, special guest fees when you bring a friend to play (imaginary friends not included) and the ability to play at a discount at Deerfield and Bethlehem Country Clubs.
For more information, call the Pro Shop at 228-8954 or visit beavermeadowgolf course.com.
