Belmont, MA – Invitation to Bid – Bituminous Concrete Material Contract
The Town of Belmont is seeking sealed bids for their annual Bituminous Concrete Material Contract. Please email Matt Haskell (mhaskell@belmont-ma.gov) for more information and bid documents. The bid will close at 10AM on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
Belmont, MA – Invitation to Bid – Sand Gravel and Stone
The Town of Belmont is seeking to receive sealed bids for their annual Sand Gravel and Stone Contract. Please email Matt Haskell (mhaskell@belmont-ma.gov) for more information and bid documents. The bid will close at 10AM on Friday, May 2, 2025.
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Town of Belmont, Massachusetts (Owner)
Sealed bids for construction of FY2025 Water Main Replacements Project for the Town of Belmont, Massachusetts, will be received at the Department of Public Works Office, 19 Moore Street, Belmont, MA 02478 until 11:00am, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
The scope of work includes the construction of approximately 3,600 linear feet of new 8-inch and 10-inch ductile iron water main, transfer and installation of water services, installation of fire hydrants, abandonment of existing water main, and all other appurtenant work in Barnard Road, Jonathan Street, Worcester Street, Drew Road, and Benjamin Road. Contaminated soil is expected to be encountered in Benjamin Road. Preparation and submittal of a Utility-Related Abatement Measure Plan (URAM) and disposal of contaminated materials will be required by Contractor.
Construction for work shall be fully completed within 130 calendar days from the stated date set in the Notice to Proceed, exclusive of winter shutdown, occurring from November 15 to April 15.
Bid Security in the form of a bid bond, cash, certified check, treasurer’s or cashier’s check payable to the Owner, is required in the amount of five percent of the bid, in accordance with Section 00200,
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS.
The Instructions to Bidders, Form of General Bid, Agreement, Plans, Specifications, Performance and Payment Bond, and other Contract Documents may be examined at the following:
Accent Printing, Inc., 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, Massachusetts
Contract Documents may be viewed and downloaded as a Portable Document Format (PDF) file free of charge at www.accentblueprints.com. Copies may be obtained for a fee by completing an order online or by calling 978-362-8038 for each set. Completed orders may be picked up at the office of Accent Printing located at 99 Chelmsford Road, North Billerica, MA 01862 (978-362-8038), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Copies may also be shipped to prospective bidders for an additional charge to cover handling and mailing fees. All payments for printing and shipping are nonrefundable. For addition to the project plan holder’s list to guarantee receipt of addenda, it is recommended interested bidders obtain the Contract Documents directly from Accent. Interested bidders will be prompted to register an email address with Accent to access the documents.
The selected contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond in amount at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price as stipulated in Section 00700 GENERAL CONDITIONS of these specifications.
All bids for this project are subject to applicable bidding laws of Massachusetts, including General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M as amended.
Prevailing Wage Rates as determined by the Director of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development under the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Section 26 to 27H, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the Bidder, before bid opening, to request if necessary, any additional information on Prevailing Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract.
By submission of a bid, the Bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excluded after the opening of bids.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in bids and to reject any or all bids.
TOWN OF BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS
BY ITS SELECT BOARD
Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc.
Reading, Massachusetts
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-09
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD ON APPLICATION FOR DESIGN AND SITE PLAN REVIEW APPROVA
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Select Board meeting Room on the first floor of the Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave., and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider the application of Desco Associates, Joseph DeStefano, owner, for Design and Site Plan Review Approval to construct a New Apartment Building at 41-43 White Street, located in MOZ 5B Overlay District. Section 7. 3. 2 a) of the Zoning By-Law requires Design and Site Plan Review Approval from the Planning Board for the construction of a Mixed-Use building that has a total Gross Floor Area greater than 2,500 square feet or a proposal that results in the need for six (6) or more parking spaces.
Note: Application submittals, meeting agenda & instructions on remote access can be found on the Town’s website: https://www.belmont-ma.gov/planning-board
TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-17
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ON APPLICATION FOR TWO SPECIAL PERMITS
Notice is hereby given that the Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Art Gallery on the third floor of the Homer Building, 19 Moore Street, and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider the application of Matthew Kuzmeskas for 2 Special Permits under section 1.5 of the By-law to construct a additions at 12 Newcastle Road located in a Single Residence C (SRC) Zoning District. Special Permits: 1.- §4.2 of the By-Law requires a minimum front setback of 25.0’, the existing front setback is 21.4’and the proposed 22.7’. 2.- Requires a minimum side setback of 10.0’, the existing and proposed side setback is 8.4’.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD ON APPLICATION FOR THREE SPECIAL PERMITS
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Select Board meeting Room on the first floor of the Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave., and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider the application of Nathan Harrison, for three Special Permits under sections 1.5.4 A and 4.2 of the By-Law to construct a two story addition at 29 Trowbridge Street located in a General Residence (GR) zoning district. Special Permits: 1.- §1.5.4A of the By-Law allows alteration and expansions in the General Residence district that exceed 300SF by a Special Permit granted by the Planning Board, the proposed expansion is 568.4SF and is allowed by a Special Permit. 2.- §4.2 of the By-Law allows a maximum lot coverage of 30%, the existing lot coverage is 30.11% and proposed lot coverage is 33.80%. 3.- §4.2 requires a minimum side setback of 10.0’, the existing and proposed side setback is 8.1’.
Note: Application submittals, meeting agenda & instructions on remote access can be found on the Town’s website: https://www.belmont-ma.gov/planning-board
TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ON APPLICATION FOR TWO SPECIAL PERMITS
Notice is hereby given that the Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Art Gallery on the third floor of the Homer Building, 19 Moore Street, and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider the application of Mr. Kaliszczak for 2 Special Permits under section 1.5 of the By-law to construct a deck at 50 Chilton Street located in a Single Residence C (SRC) Zoning District. Special Permits: 1.- §4.2 of the By-Law allows a maximum lot coverage of 25%, the existing lot coverage is 25.39%% and the proposed is 27.0%. 2.- Requires a minimum side setback of 10.0’, the existing side setback is 8.6’ and the proposed is 8.5’.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-15
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ON APPLICATION FOR ONE SPECIAL PERMIT
Notice is hereby given that the Belmont Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Art Gallery on the third floor of the Homer Building, 19 Moore Street, and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider an application for a Special Permit for Vatche Chamlian and Tania Merzikian to construct a rear addition at 8 oak Street located in a Single Residence C (SRC) Zoning District. Special Permit: §4.2 of the By-Law allows a maximum lot coverage of 25%, the existing lot coverage is 25.1% and the proposed is 29.2%.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-07
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD ON APPLICATION FOR TWO SPECIAL PERMITS TO INSTALL AN AWNING
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Select Board meeting Room on the first floor of the Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave., and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider the application of Fiorellas’s, Ramon Karian owner, at 263 Belmont Street, located in LBIII zoning district for two Special Permits. 1.- §5.2.5-b-4-a-ii-2 does not allow any logos on the Valance. 2.- §5.2.5-4-b-1 of the Zoning By-Law allows more than one sign for an establishment by a Special Permit granted by the Planning Board.
Note: Application submittals, meeting agenda & instructions on remote access can be found on the Town’s website: https://www.belmont-ma.gov/planning-board
TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-06
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD ON APPLICATION FOR STANDING SIGN
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Select Board meeting Room on the first floor of the Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave., and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider the application of Attacca School of Music, LLC, Margaret Boswell and Liubomyr Senysgyn owners, at 63 Trapelo Road, located in LBIII zoning district for a Special Permit under section 5.2.5-4-(b)-3 to replace signage on an existing standing sign.
Note: Application submittals, meeting agenda & instructions on remote access can be found on the Town’s website: https://www.belmont-ma.gov/planning-board
TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025
CASE NO. 25-05
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD ON APPLICATION FOR THREE SPECIAL PERMITS
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM by a hybrid public hearing at the Select Board meeting Room on the first floor of the Town Hall, 455 Concord Ave., and by remote access through the Zoom app. to consider the application of Connor Maguire and Krista Muzzioli, for three Special Permits under sections 1.5.4 C (2) and 4.2 of the By-Law to construct an addition at 17 Hurley Street located in a Single Residence C (SRC) zoning district. Special Permits: 1.- §1.5.4 C (2) of the Zoning By-Law allows alteration or structural change increases, that increase the Gross Floor Area of a non-conforming structure (minimum required lot area is 9000SF, existing and proposed lot area is 8,880SF) more than thirty percent (30%) by a Special Permit granted by the Planning Board, the existing Gross Floor Area is 1177.5 square feet and the proposed addition is 2128.64 square feet or 180.77%. The expansion is allowed by a Special Permit Granted by the Planning Board. 2.- §4.2.2 of the zoning By-law requires a minimum side setback of 10’, the existing and proposed east side setback is 9.2’, and 3.- The existing and proposed west side setback is 9.6’.
Note: Application submittals, meeting agenda & instructions on remote access can be found on the Town’s website: https://www.belmont-ma.gov/planning-board
TOWN OF BELMONT PLANNING BOARD
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The Belmont Voice 04/18/2025