Truss Removal – Tentative Date Set

The Engineer in Charge of the Main Street bridge projects has informed the Village that “Crane operation for removing trusses is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 2nd.  The 600 TON crane is expected to arrive on Monday, July 31st, and immediately...

Bridge Cam Update by Mayor Blackman

The webcam provided by CHPC and hosted by Custom House  is being moved to a location on the front of the building, two stories higher which will provide a view of the big crane and across to the other side of the canal.  It should be in place and running sometime...

A Bit About Bolts By Mayor Blackman

Who hasn’t noticed the rust on the Park Ave and Main Street bridges?  New bridge parts are less subject to rusting because they are made from galvanized steel (an iron-zinc alloy) which prevents oxygen and water from reaching the steel and slows corrosion. All new...

100 Ton Crane – Arriving TODAY!

Arriving Wednesday June 14 on the south side of the canal a 100 ton crane.  The crane will remove deck grating and bridge stringers over a two week period.  It will then be relocated to the north side for the remainder of the decking and stringers.  The webcam will be...