Residents in the Poet Hill neighborhood of Worcester said they’re outraged at the mess a local construction company is leaving behind.
“The roads are getting destroyed,” resident Terry Richardson said.
Construction for the Poet Hill Residences on Hemans St. started late last year. For weeks, homeowners have accused Bridgewater-based Callahan Construction Managers of being sloppy and destructive. Neighbors say an endless parade of large trucks and equipment has damaged yards, road signs, curbs and driveways.
Sonia Scanlon on Willis St. said a truck kicked up a rock and cracked her windshield.
“They’re huge trucks. They’re massive, so of course they’re going to create damage,” Scanlon said.
District 2 City Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson met with residents Wednesday night to hear their concerns. In response to the complaints, the city said the project will be suspended pending a review.
“The superintendent of the project has volunteered to suspend all activities while we work with the contractor to review the project’s operations and concerns of the residents,” said a spokesperson from City Manager Eric Batista’s office.