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Select Board Minutes July 13,2026 COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE OLD BUSINESS Review of Request for Approval of Extended Construction Work Schedule Under MassDOT Permit #5-2026-0084 – Michael Galla, Comcast, Director of Government & Community A?airs The Assistant Town Manager requested that the Board reconsider the proposal, noting that Comcast had reduced the number of workdays requested. Michael Galla, Comcast, Director of Government & Community A?airs, explained that the project, being completed in partnership with MBI, was delayed and moved into the summer months. The work requires only two additional days to complete. He stated that Comcast has a tra?ic management plan approved by MassDOT and will maintain two lanes of tra?ic at all times. The work area will be between Anthony Way and Jobs Fishing Road, and Comcast will coordinate the schedule with the Town. The Select Board discussed potential impacts, including road closures and tra?ic concerns. Galla conﬁrmed there would be no road shutdowns or lane closures, only temporary cones for safety while work is completed. The project involves aerial work from pole to pole. He stated that Comcast intends to complete the work quickly and minimize disruption. The Board discussed scheduling the work for Tuesday and Wednesday, with Galla stating that the preferred work hours would be 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, though Comcast is open to a schedule that works best for the Town. The Town Manager noted that this timeframe generally avoids peak commuter tra?ic and stated that the concerns previously raised had been adequately addressed. The Select Board was comfortable moving forward with the Tuesday-Wednesday schedule. Motion made by Selectman Richardson to approve the request to extend the construction work schedule on Route 28 on Tuesday/Wednesday between the hours of 9AM-3PM with the exact dates to be decided by the Town Manager. Motion seconded by Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous 7