Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc on High Street Hill
During a brutal January freeze on High Street Hill, a stalled construction site left a 200-foot gap in perimeter fencing exposed. Snowdrifts piled against torn chain-link, and gusting winds sent loose panels clattering into the street. With icy sidewalks and compromised site security, nearby Griggs Park residents worried about pedestrian safety and potential trespassing. The developer needed immediate action before the next storm hit—failure meant possible OSHA violations and neighborhood complaints.
We dispatched a two-person crew within two hours of the call, hauling pre-staged panels and concrete bases from our Brookline Village yard. Working through sleet, they anchored a full-temporary barrier using weighted bases to avoid frozen ground. By dawn, the site was secure and compliant. The developer avoided fines and kept neighbors at ease during a tense weather window.
They had the fence up before the plows even finished the block—safety restored overnight.
M. Delaney, Site Supervisor
