Archive for July, 2010
National Grid Gas Main Installation & Service Replacements
Thursday, July 29th, 2010CB14 has received information that National Grid will be working starting on Monday, August 2, 2010 on Farragut Road between Flatbush Avenue and East 23rd Street for gas main installation and service replacements to accommodate increasing demand of gas in the area. The full notice is here:
Dear Valued Customer:
Please be advised that National Grid will be working on your block to install a new gas main/service in the next week or two. We would like to inform you about the nature of our work in case you have any questions. We are working on Farragut Rd between Flatbush Ave and E 23rd Street.
National Grid’s scheduled gas main installation and gas service replacements are necessary to accommodate the increased demand of gas in the area. We are up-sizing the pipe diameter to boost pressures in the region and add to the reliability of service to our customers. The main installation may be followed with service work to your building. This timeframe between the two operations may take several weeks. The anticipated duration of all of our work will be approximately ninety (90) business days.
Street Paving
Street paving will be repaved to insure a smooth surface. Paving is done in two steps:
Base paving – This first step restores the paving to two inches below street level and will remain so for 21 working days or up to a month.
Topping – In this final step, high-grade asphalt is applied so that the restored areas are even with the surrounding roadway.
Concrete Restoration
Sidewalks that are affected by our work will be filled with a temporary asphalt pavement.
Concrete openings should be restored within 21 days, with the exception of work done during mid-winter. Some delays in final restoration may occur because concrete can not be poured in inclement or cold weather.
Please note that National Grid may require access to your gas meter and service valve to perform the necessary work. If the gas meter and valve is not accessible (i.e. behind sheetrock or obstructed) then you will need to provide clear access so that National Grid or its contractors (Hallen Construction) can complete the work safely. Neither National Grid nor its contractors will be involved in the clearing or rebuilding of any obstructions. You will be notified by either National Grid or Hallen Construction when access to your home is required.
We apologize for any inconvenience to you and your family. If you have any questions please call our contractor Hallen Construction at (718) 533-9400, Monday through Friday 7a.m – 3 p.m., or our Community Investments Department, Renee McClure at (718) 403-2663.
Reminder:
As always, in the event of an emergency, call our emergency number at (718) 643-4050 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
National Grid
Great New Complaint System With SeeClickFix
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Community Board 14 now using SeeClickFix, a tool which will make it easy for anyone to report issues and problems to us and make it easier for us and other city agencies to respond, and act. Complaints can be submitted quickly and easily on our website, directly on SeeClickFix or even from your mobile phone. Once you or anyone else reports a problem the entire world can see what it is, where it is and keep track of its resolution. A quick look at the map and you can see all the problems in your area, see if your issue is already being dealt with and offer your own input on other problems. We wish to make resolving problems easier, make the process more transparent and empower our residents to improve the community.
Last Chance To Request Street Trees for Fall 2010 Planting Cycle
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010CB14 will be submitting its list for FREE street tree plantings for the Fall 2010 planting cycle by this Friday, July 30th. If you are interested in requesting that the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation plant a street tree on your block, please complete this form and submit it to us before noon, Friday, July 30th.
National Night Out Against Crime – Tuesday, August 3rd
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Learn How to Bike Smart
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010CB14 has received the NYC Department of Transportation’s Bike Smart Guide: The Official Guide to Cycling in New York City, loaded with helpful tips to make bicycling safe and useful for everyone. To get your copy, download it here.
Traffic Light To Be Installed At Avenue L And East 23rd Street
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010CB14 has learned that the NYC Department of Transportation has approved our request for the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Avenue L and East 23rd Street. The installation is scheduled to be completed by November 30th.
Exciting New Changes to CB14Brooklyn.com!
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010We have upgraded our email system. Please make note that we have a new email address: info@cb14brooklyn.com. All emails should now be sent to this address. Our old email address will no longer be used.
We are now on on Facebook and Twitter! You can follow us to receive all of our news and updates as soon as they are online!
CB14 Frees Up More Parking On Church Avenue With 1-Hour Meters
Thursday, July 8th, 2010
At the request of Brooklyn Community Board 14, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has reduced the parking regulations on Church Avenue from 2-hour metered parking to 1-hour parking.
“We are very glad that CB14, DOT and the Church Avenue BID were able to work together on improving the flow of traffic and the availability of parking on one of the most heavily trafficked commercial strips in our district,” said Alvin M. Berk, Chairman.
Last year, the Board’s Transportation Committee, headed by co-chairs Morris Sacks and Joseph Basso, introduced a resolution, which was subsequently adopted by the Board, recommending to DOT that the time regulations for metered parking be reduced to encourage a greater turnover of parking spaces, reduce double parking, and therefore improve overall traffic conditions on Church Avenue.
DOT’s alternative proposal, the Park Smart Program, would have established higher parking meters rates that would increase during “peak” hours when DOT determined there was higher demand for parking.
“In these difficult economic times, we want to ensure that our local commercial strips are as welcoming to potential customers as possible. This means more available and affordable parking so people continue to Shop Brooklyn!” added Doris Ortíz, District Manager.
Summer Block Party Update
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010The deadline for summer block party applications has passed. The District Office will only be accepting applications for block parties that are scheduled for some time after the beginning of September.
If you would like to apply for a street activity permit, please review our policies on street activity permit applications and give us a call at 718-859-6357.
UPDATED: Daytime Street Closure Notice for Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project
Friday, July 2nd, 2010Granite Construction has informed CB14 about the following street closure and work in conjunction with the Brighton Line Rehabilitation Project:
Please be advised that Elm Avenue between East 15 Street and Avenue M will be closed to vehicular traffic for crane operation at Elm Avenue between the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturdays, and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sundays from July 6th to October 6th.