Easthampton Secures $3.5 million MassWorks Grant to Improve Public Infrastructure

MASSlive: Ferry Street in Easthampton to close for 6 months starting April 1

… EASTHAMPTON — The mayor on Tuesday announced that a section of Ferry Street will close for about six months staring April 1 so that $3.5 million in road and infrastructure improvement work can be done.

Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle said in a written statement: “The work is funded by a $3.5 million MassWorks grant to improve public infrastructure in support of the redevelopment of the Ferry Street Mills,” LaChappelle said. “The improvements include the construction of a mini roundabout at the intersection of Lovefield, Pleasant and Ferry Streets, moving overhead wires underground on Ferry Street along Lower Mill Pond, the construction of a pedestrian walkway on Ferry Street along Lower Mill Pond, sidewalk and water, sewer and drainage improvements, upgraded Manhan Rail Trail crossing, new pavement and new traffic control measures.”