Identify the activity before choosing the instrument

Westwood's current Highway page directs driveway, street-opening and trench applications to its permit portal. The linked instructions distinguish opening/occupying a public way, trenching private property and a curb-cut driveway permit. Describe the crossing route, equipment and any proposed sidewalk or apron disturbance so Highway can identify the required permission.

The instructions list a $5,000 minimum bond for street-opening and curb-cut permits. Curb-cut work in the public way also needs street-opening permission and may need trench permission depending on depth. Have Highway confirm whether those requirements apply to the particular Sidewalk Crossing request and whether this surety form is acceptable.

Obtain the permit and keep the repair obligations

Purchase Now opens Propeller. The option displays no fixed amount or term. Match Highway's required form, applicant/recipient, assigned sum, coverage and dates with the issuer, arrange execution and accepted Town filing, and obtain the actual work approval. Do not treat portal submission or purchase as the permit.

The standard conditions call for advance Highway notice, like-material sidewalk restoration and final sidewalk repair within 30 days of completing work. They also state at least one year of trench maintenance, without establishing a bond term or release date for this crossing option.

If the work includes a driveway apron, the instructions require it to meet adjoining sidewalk grades and accessibility requirements. Check the assigned seasonal, traffic and inspection conditions with Highway; the source's specific driveway exception is not permission for every winter street opening.