2021-05-06 Higgins Way Field Report1550 Main Street, Suite 400
Springfield, MA 01103
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Higgins Way Project Closeout Observation Log
Project Name:Higgins Way Project
Closeout
Submitted to:Carolyn Misch
Inspection Date:05/06/2021 Project Address: Higgins Way
F&O Project #:2009.1145.C71 Town: Northampton State: MA
Photos Included:6 photos Client:City of Northampton
Field Notes:
Date/Inspector/Time:05/06/2021 / Matt Taylor / 12:45-2:00 pm
Weather: 65◦ F and Cloudy
General Notes:
Matt Taylor of Fuss & O’Neill performed a site visit to observe construction progress.
Site Notes:
Keiter Builders (KB) on site at time of visit
o KB plans on continuing installation of islands
o Installation of sidewalk mostly complete, with panels at Lot #6 driveway remaining
o Stockpile of materials near lot #6 removed and slope graded
o Permeable paver installed in area to the west; south parking area pavers & jointing
material to be placed next week
Stone swale installed adjacent to access path in northeast of project area
Residents came out to discuss flooding of north parking areas and alternative materials to
finish. Also inquired on infiltration system.
Activities
North traffic island installation underway at time of visit
o Manhole near infiltration unit uncovered; buried under 3-4” of material
Bucket discovered plugging outlet pipe
Bucket has been removed
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Site Photographs:
Photo 1: Bucket lodged in outlet pipe of manhole east of infiltration system
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Photo 2: Eastern parking area with permeable pavers
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Photo 3: Stone swale installed adjacent to access path
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Photo 4: South traffic island installed
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Photo 5: North traffic island being installed
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Photo 6: Panel in front of Lot 6 driveway unpoured