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COVID-19 Brings Temporary Halt to Boston Construction
Mayor Martin Walsh’s administration ordered a temporary halt to construction across Boston. The move was undertaken “to stem the current public health crisis” due to the coronavirus. New projects can’t be undertaken unless they support increased public health and safety.
The city will still allow work that is essential to the safety and well-being of Boston residents. That essential work includes:
• Emergency utility, road or building work, such as gas leaks, water leaks and sinkholes
• New utility connections to occupied buildings
• Mandated building or utility work
• Work at public health facilities, healthcare facilities, shelters, including temporary shelters and other facilities that support vulnerable populations
• Work which ensures the reliability of the transportation network
• Other work necessary to render occupied residential buildings fully habitable
Any currently permitted and active construction project must be in a secure situation by Monday, March 23, according to a public notice from the city.
For comments, questions or concerns, please contact Paul Bubny
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