MWRA Water Main Property Surveys Begin Today

Arlington, MA · August 1, 2026

Pre-construction surveyors are out along Summer Street early today as MWRA prepares for upcoming water main upgrades. Grab an iced coffee and let's get you set for the weekend.

The Lead

Property owners along Summer Street can schedule complimentary interior and exterior basement surveys starting today, August 1, as the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority prepares for major water infrastructure upgrades. The pre-construction assessments run through August 31 and allow engineers to document existing structural conditions before heavy equipment arrives later this fall.

Contractors will install new ductile iron water mains along Section 63 to improve regional water pressure reliability for upper Arlington and neighboring Lexington. The multi-month project involves utility trenching and temporary lane shifts once full excavation begins. Residents along the corridor should expect survey teams by appointment on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Homeowners can reach out directly to project coordinators to reserve an appointment slot before ground crews break street surface later this season.

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Today's Outlook

  • High 89°F · Low 66°F — Overcast
    • Stick to shady routes and keep water nearby on this warm, cloudy Saturday.

What's On Around Town

  • Winchester: Saturday Farmers Market Winchester Town Common, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM Short drive for fresh local produce, artisanal foods, and live acoustic music.

  • Jason Russell House Concert & Beer Garden Jason Russell House Lawn, 2:00–7:00 PM Enjoy live local acoustic acts, regional craft brews, and lawn games.

  • Working Backwards Artist Talk 13FOREST Gallery, 4:00–6:00 PM Meet fifteen contemporary printmakers discussing specialized relief and etch techniques.

Spotlight & Story

  • Capitol Theatre
    • Operating on Massachusetts Avenue since 1925, this historic East Arlington cinema retains its vintage charm with classic plaster trim and a built-in ice cream shop. Generations of moviegoers still grab a pre-show scoop right in the lobby.

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