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Post by rgs318 on Mar 21, 2020 10:45:51 GMT -5
Indeed it does!
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Post by HCFC45 on Mar 24, 2020 7:27:25 GMT -5
Here are a couple of pics of the construction: First taken a week ago (Wed. 3/18) of the giant crane. Taken from the parking lot in front of the Hart. Second taken yesterday (Tues. 3/24) of 2 steel workers fastening a steel cross piece connecting 2 upright steel beams. yes, it was snowing... couple of inches. (Click on each to enlarge) Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by hc6774 on Mar 24, 2020 8:11:16 GMT -5
/\ Gov Baker's order closing "non essential businesses" goes into effect at noon... should outdoor construction get a waiver?
Nice dusting of snow on the campus video cams
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Post by Tom on Mar 24, 2020 10:12:20 GMT -5
/\ Gov Baker's order closing "non essential businesses" goes into effect at noon... should outdoor construction get a waiver? Nice dusting of snow on the campus video cams Not going into "should", but they didn't - other for necessary personnel to ensure the safety of the site
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Mar 24, 2020 16:15:23 GMT -5
/\ Gov Baker's order closing "non essential businesses" goes into effect at noon... should outdoor construction get a waiver? Nice dusting of snow on the campus video cams Apparently, construction is considered to be an essential activity, and work is allowed to continue. There was a brief mention in the Boston Globe that the state would be having a conversation with Mayor Walsh about his shutting down construction projects in the city. _______________ As the other thread is locked, I'll follow up on stats on the number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts. The number of cases rose by 382 over Monday's total, to 1159. 73 of the the 1159 are in Worcester County. The significant increase is probably primarily due to the jump in the number of tests, --from 8922 cumulative tests total on Monday to 13749 today, a day-to-day increase of 4827 tests. Gov. Baker said the target was to be able to test 3500 a day. The test positive rate for tests done on Monday is 7.9 percent; I believe NY is about 3x that rate. The Massachusetts cumulative test positive rate through Monday was 8.7 percent Of the 1159, 94 were hospitalized. Massachusetts deaths total 11, or about one percent of those who tested positive. The President of Harvard and his wife both tested positive yesterday.
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Post by hc6774 on Mar 24, 2020 16:33:10 GMT -5
/\ Gov Baker's order closing "non essential businesses" goes into effect at noon... should outdoor construction get a waiver? Nice dusting of snow on the campus video cams Apparently, construction is considered to be an essential activity, and work is allowed to continue. There was a brief mention in the Boston Globe that the state would be having a conversation with Mayor Walsh about his shutting down construction projects in the city. _______________ As the other thread is locked, I'll follow up on stats on the number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts. The number of cases rose by 382 over Monday's total, to 1159. 73 of the the 1159 are in Worcester County. The significant increase is probably primarily due to the jump in the number of tests, --from 8922 cumulative tests total on Monday to 13749 today, a day-to-day increase of 4827 tests. Gov. Baker said the target was to be able to test 3500 a day. The test positive rate for tests done on Monday is 7.9 percent; I believe NY is about 3x that rate. The Massachusetts cumulative test positive rate through Monday was 8.7 percent Of the 1159, 94 were hospitalized. Massachusetts deaths total 11, or about one percent of those who tested positive. The President of Harvard and his wife both tested positive yesterday. I picked my laundry this morning at 1030 on Cape Cod. I asked would they close at noon per the governor's order? Said yes but they would reopen daily 830 -1200 because the State Police said that their contract with the local barracks made them an 'essential business'.
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Post by gks on Mar 24, 2020 17:20:01 GMT -5
Apparently, construction is considered to be an essential activity, and work is allowed to continue. There was a brief mention in the Boston Globe that the state would be having a conversation with Mayor Walsh about his shutting down construction projects in the city. _______________ As the other thread is locked, I'll follow up on stats on the number of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts. The number of cases rose by 382 over Monday's total, to 1159. 73 of the the 1159 are in Worcester County. The significant increase is probably primarily due to the jump in the number of tests, --from 8922 cumulative tests total on Monday to 13749 today, a day-to-day increase of 4827 tests. Gov. Baker said the target was to be able to test 3500 a day. The test positive rate for tests done on Monday is 7.9 percent; I believe NY is about 3x that rate. The Massachusetts cumulative test positive rate through Monday was 8.7 percent Of the 1159, 94 were hospitalized. Massachusetts deaths total 11, or about one percent of those who tested positive. The President of Harvard and his wife both tested positive yesterday. I picked my laundry this morning at 1030 on Cape Cod. I asked would they close at noon per the governor's order? Said yes but they would reopen daily 830 -1200 because the State Police said that their contract with the local barracks made them an 'essential business'. Laundromats I believe are on the essential business list. The list is very long.
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Post by lou on Mar 24, 2020 17:43:47 GMT -5
A lot of important information shared on the previous Dr Fauci topic, sorry its locked
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Post by lou on Mar 24, 2020 17:44:44 GMT -5
Any employees generally at a laundromat?
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Mar 25, 2020 6:58:21 GMT -5
I have seen an attendant at a large laundromat, and I think people could drop off their clothes to be washed and dried and come back in two hours. _____________________ Construction workers are laboring away this morning at both The Jo and the PPAC.
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Post by rgs318 on Mar 25, 2020 7:57:52 GMT -5
They have my gratitude for all they are doing.
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Post by HCFC45 on Apr 6, 2020 13:59:50 GMT -5
Check out the crane.... just went to the webcam and it's down.... laying across the ground... Any ideas PP?
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 6, 2020 14:48:13 GMT -5
Check out the crane.... just went to the webcam and it's down.... laying across the ground... Any ideas PP? With work suspended it's probably best not to leave it up and risk a storm knocking it over
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Apr 6, 2020 16:11:04 GMT -5
Check out the crane.... just went to the webcam and it's down.... laying across the ground... Any ideas PP? With work suspended it's probably best not to leave it up and risk a storm knocking it over Or someone trying to climb up it.
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Post by Tom on Apr 7, 2020 9:12:05 GMT -5
With work suspended it's probably best not to leave it up and risk a storm knocking it over Or someone trying to climb up it. Well there goes my plan for a sunny afternoon. I was counting on a great view of Worcester
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Apr 7, 2020 9:21:55 GMT -5
That is pretty funny, Tom. Well done
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Post by HCFC45 on Apr 7, 2020 10:07:36 GMT -5
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Post by Tom on Apr 7, 2020 10:38:44 GMT -5
I know someone who was working construction on the South High School (Worcester MA) project. They were shut down effective yesterday. Educational construction was considered critical before. Not now
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Post by hchoops on May 11, 2020 7:49:45 GMT -5
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Post by hc6774 on May 11, 2020 8:30:19 GMT -5
not yet; webcams show no activity this morning... last night they showed a fully illuminated campus... including the Jo's interior upper level
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on May 11, 2020 8:52:53 GMT -5
I very much expect it will. The T&G article said the contractors had to first file a worker safety plan with the city and once that was approved, work could resume.
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Post by purplehaze on May 11, 2020 9:12:25 GMT -5
The Jo was supposed to be ready for student use in September - with the mild winter was the construction ahead of schedule so that completion date still holds ?
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on May 11, 2020 10:24:49 GMT -5
The Jo was supposed to be ready for student use in September - with the mild winter was the construction ahead of schedule so that completion date still holds ? My sense was that it was to be substantially completed by July or thereabouts, giving the college about a month to move in equipment, etc. Landscaping and punch list items are often not finished until after substantial completion. If the contractor re-starts this week, it might not be ready by September 1, but probably will be fairly soon thereafter.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on May 14, 2020 17:52:11 GMT -5
The contractor positioned an office trailer by the NE gate (Figge gate) yesterday or today. This trailer is new to the site. I suspect it may be for COVID-19 testing, and issuing protective gear..
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on May 15, 2020 5:56:21 GMT -5
From The Jo webcam this morning, it appears equipment is being returned to the site. I think construction re-starts on Monday.
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