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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 2/11/16 and 2/25/16.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Supplemental Orders for 2/11/15 Meeting
ORDER 49. Order
(ID # 13379) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works consider using pet safe salt on city walkways.
RESOLUTION Pet safe salt is used on city walkays.
ORDER 50. Order
(ID # 13380) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the icing on Assembly Row sidewalks.
RESOLUTION The sidewalks are the responsibility of Assembly Row contractors. The DPW is only responsible for the roadways in that area.
Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 2/25/15 Meeting
ORDER 5. Order
(ID # 13439) By Ald. Davis
That the Commissioner of Public Works describe to this Board, the rationale for treating multi-unit residences the same as single family residences for purposes of volume-based escalation of water rates.
RESOLUTION The pricing is measured in cubic feet by usage and the more water used, the higher the price. Example:
FY16 0-13 $11.22
14-67 $15.01
68-133 $15.74
133-over $16.31
ORDER 7. Order
(ID # 13442) By Ald. McWatters, Sullivan, Connolly, Rossetti, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all the non-functioning school speed assembly signs with flashing beacons citywide to ensure safety.
RESOLUTION This is in the process and will be completed by March 3.
ORDER 9. Order
(ID # 13444) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on the corner of Hillside Circle and Craigie Street.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 10. Order
(ID # 13445) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 33 Vinal Avenue.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 15. Order
(ID # 13449) By Ald. Niedergang, McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pot holes in Porter Street from 36 Porter Street to Summer Street.
RESOLUTION The pothole truck is out being repaired. These holes will be fixed the first part of next week.
ORDER 18. Order
(ID # 13452) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the catch basins at the bottom of Conwell Street at Highland Avenue (2 basins), at the southeast corner of Highland and Lowell Streets, and at the bottom of Spring Hill's hilly streets.
RESOLUTION All nine of these have been completed.