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We have a Construction Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 3 at 6:00pm.

Below is the agenda:

1. Nor’easter debrief
2. Eversource yard and lighting
3. 4-week Lookahead including tower crane prep
4. Next Meeting – Wednesday  – December 3 at 6:00 pm
5. Questions and comments

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions. Here is the public link for the meeting that will be posted online:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: November 3, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting
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Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone.

1. 2^nd Shift Work and Update
2. Eversource yard and lighting – inspection and operation slower than expected
3. Construction fatigue hits with disruptive demo work – discussion of Brokk work
4. 4 or 8-week Lookahead
5. Next Meeting – First Wednesday  –  November 3 or December 3 at 6:00 pm 
6. Questions and comments

We have a Construction Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 4 at 6:00pm. At the May meeting we determined that the meeting would be bimonthly. Therefore, our next meeting will be the first week in October.

We have the following agenda:

1. 2^nd Shift Work and Update
2. Exterior Hoist Operation
3. Eversource yard and lighting
4. Fences moved out on Thorndike and Spring street for façade removal and until end of exterior work, side walk only on opposite sides of the streets
5. 8-week Lookahead
6. Questions and Comments
7. Next Meeting – First Wednesday Bimonthly –  October 6 at 6:00 pm

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions.

Here is the public link for the meeting that will be posted online:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: August 4, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting

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Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone.
Nicole

We have a Construction Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening, Wednesday, June 2 at 6:00pm. At the last meeting we determined that the meeting would be bimonthly.  Therefore, our next meeting will be in August with the following the first week in October.

We have the following agenda:

1. 2^nd Shift Work and Update
2. Exterior Hoist Operation
3. Saturday Work
4. 8-week Lookahead – Prep for Phase 2
5. Questions and Comments
6. Next Meeting – First Wednesday Bimonthly –  August 4 at 6:00 pm

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions.

Here is the public link for the meeting that will be posted online:
When: June 2, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting

Register in advance for this webinar:

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After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar will be sent

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone,

Holly

A Construction Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5th at 6:00pm. We have the following agenda:

1. 2^nd Shift Work and Update
2. Exterior Hoist Installation and Operation
3. Saturday Work
4. 4-week Lookahead
5. Questions and Comments
6. Next Meeting – First Wednesday of the month

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions.

Here is the public link for the meeting that will be posted online:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: May 5, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting
Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tYNwjqNHTie_4N5TYDvavg

After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar will be sent. Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone

Holly

We have a Construction Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 7th at 6:00pm with the following agenda:

1. 2^nd Shift Work and Update
2. Hoist Operation, Installation and Crane Activity on Saturday, April 10
3. 4-week Lookahead
4. Questions and Comments
5. Next Meeting – First Wednesday of the month –  May 4 at 6:00 pm

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions.

Here is the public link for the meeting that will be posted online:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: April 7, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting

Register in advance for this webinar:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone,
Holly

The Project Construction Update Meetings have switched to the first Wednesday of each month and are open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7th @ 6 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting:

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We have a Construction Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 17th at 6:00pm. We have the following agenda:

1. 2^nd Shift Work, Renewal and Update
2. Hoist Operation, Installation and Crane Activity on Saturday, April 3
3. 4-week Lookahead
4. Questions and Comments
5. Next Meeting – Propose switch to first Wednesday of the month – April 7 at 6:00pm

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions.

Here is the public link for the meeting that will be posted online:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: March 17, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting

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Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone

Holly

The Project Construction Update Meetings have switched to the 3^rd Wednesday of each month and are open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for March 17th @ 6:00 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting:

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We have a Construction Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 10th at 6:00pm. We have the following agenda:

1. 2^nd Shift Work Update
2. Hoist Installation and Operation
3. 4-week Lookahead
4. Questions and Comments
5. Next Meeting – March 10th @ 6pm

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions.

Here is the public link for the meeting that will be posted online:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Feb 10, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tYNwjqNHTie_4N5TYDvavg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone.
Ed

Good Morning Everyone,

A Construction Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 13th at 6:00pm. We have the following agenda:

1. Planter Removal Update
2. Truck Route Update
3. 2^nd Shift Work Update
4. Site Perimeter
5. Hoist Installation and Operation
6. 4-week Lookahead
7. Questions and Comments
8. Next Meeting – February 10^th @ 6pm

Please let me know if there are any topics that you would like to add to the agenda or if you have any questions.

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Jan 13, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: 40 Thorndike Construction Advisory Committee Monthly Meeting

Register in advance for this webinar:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone
Ed

We have formed a Construction Advisory Committee made up of abutters and a member of the local small business community.

Project Construction Update Meetings will be virtually held on the 2^nd Wednesday of each month and be open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for December 9^th @ 6 PM.

Please register in advance for this meeting:

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Dear Neighbors and Friends:

On August 27, 2020, the 40 Thorndike project will be in front of the City of Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA). The Project is requesting minor dimensional relief for areas of ceiling height and drive aisle width in the two lower garage and bike parking levels that need accommodation, due to existing column and structural conditions of the former courthouse building. Project plans were approved by the Cambridge Planning Board in February 2020.

If you have any questions, please email: info@fortythorndike.com.

Thank you and be well,
Duong, on behalf of the 40 Thorndike team

Dear Neighbors and Friends:

We hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the beautiful summer weather.  As promised, below is our latest monthly update on the 40 Thorndike project:

Site Preparation Continues with No Active Construction

• During July, preparations to the building and the site will continue to plan for abatement operations and associated debris removal.
• Contractors will be on site to conduct interior and exterior surveys of existing site conditions.
• From July 6 – 8, structural inspections will occur in the sally port area to the south of the building.

Please note that all activity will occur under the health and safety guidelines of the project’s COVID-19 Work Plan, as approved by the City of Cambridge and monitored by the project’s general contractor.

Should you have any concerns or questions, please reach out in the following ways:

For all construction related inquiries, please email:construction@fortythorndike.com
For all other inquiries, please email: info@fortythorndike.com

Thank you and be well,
Duong, on behalf of the 40 Thorndike team

Dear Neighbors and Friends:

We hope you and your loved ones continue to be well.

Planning Update: 40 Thorndike active construction has not yet begun. Our team continues to plan for the commencement of Phase One of the project, which will include preparations to the building and the site to facilitate abatement operations and associated debris removal. As part of this protocol, on Monday June 8 a few contractors will be on the site taking soil samples from the sally port and planters.

Should you have any concerns or questions, please reach out in the following ways:

For all construction related inquiries, please email:construction@fortythorndike.com
For all other inquiries, please email: info@fortythorndike.com

Thank you and be well,
Duong, on behalf of the 40 Thorndike team

Dear Neighbors and Friends:

We hope that you and your families remain healthy and positive.

Since we last communicated with you on the 40 Thorndike/former Sullivan Courthouse renovation project, the citywide construction moratorium continues to be in place. In an effort to keep you consistently informed, below is the latest update:

Planning only: The project remains an inactive construction site in compliance with the continued citywide construction moratorium, and no work has commenced. However, our team continues to plan for the commencement of Phase One of the project, which will include preparations to the building and the site to facilitate abatement operations and associated debris removal. That said, from time to time you may see team members on site for project viewing and planning purposes only.

Please know that when the City has announced an end to the moratorium, we will promptly communicate an estimated start date prior to commencing work. Should you have any concerns or questions, please reach out in the following ways:

For all construction related inquiries, please email:construction@fortythorndike.com
For all other inquiries, please email: info@fortythorndike.com

Thank you and be well,
Duong, on behalf of the 40 Thorndike team

Dear Neighbors and Friends:

We hope that you and your families are staying healthy as we move through this unprecedented time.

During this time of uncertainty, we wanted to provide an update on the former Sullivan Courthouse building renovation project that, for many of you, is located in your neighborhood. We wanted to communicate directly and encourage you to reach out to us first should you have any concerns. In the coming weeks, we will share a detailed communications plan to be sure that we are reaching everyone using their preferred communications mode.

Building Ownership: Leggat McCall Properties and our partner have officially closed on the property and now own the former Sullivan Courthouse building. Our project team recently had our first opportunity in several years to walk the building and assess existing conditions to help us plan and inform our construction work.

Enabling and prep work: Our team is currently finalizing plans to abate the building and to demolish and remove the top two floors. We hope to begin this initial phase of work as soon as possible. However, in light of the construction moratorium imposed by the City two days ago, our enabling work will be delayed at least into late April. We will communicate an estimated start date as soon as we know when the City will permit us to begin work. What we can tell you is that this initial phase of work will be mostly confined to the interior of the building, minimizing impacts to neighboring residents and businesses.

Communication and collaboration with government stakeholders: We are in close communication and collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Cambridge Department of Public Health and the Cambridge Fire Department. The health, safety, and comfort of the surrounding community is and will remain our #1 priority.

Regular Updates: We will provide you with regular updates on the project’s progress. We will also establish regular meetings with an advisory committee of neighbors to provide updates, receive feedback, and address specific concerns during the construction process.

For all construction related inquiries, please email:construction@fortythorndike.com
For all other inquiries, please email: info@fortythorndike.com
A telephone hotline will be provided in our next communication

Please stay safe and healthy.
Duong, on behalf of the 40 Thorndike team