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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted at the 6/28/18 meeting.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 6/28/18 Meeting
ORDER 11. Order
(ID # 18979) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken light in Junction Park. (2nd request)
RESOLUTION This has been repaired.
ORDER 13. Order
(ID # 18981) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the light on the short black lamppost in front of Albion Park, that is making a loud buzzing noise and disturbing neighbors.
RESOLUTION This has been replaced.
ORDER 18. Order
(ID # 18990) By Ald. Hirsch
That the Commissioner of Public Works share the policy for removing items that are blocking sidewalks.
RESOLUTION Depending on the situation, this is a violation and a ticket for $300.00 is issued to the property owner. The debris/obstruction is picked up by the Sanitation contractor in most cases.
ORDER 22. Order
(ID # 18994) By Ald. Hirsch, Ewen-Campen
That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the feasibility of extending yard waste pickup later in the season.
RESOLUTION This is a weather dependent function because of freezing temperatures and possible snow fall. DPW will review cut-off and determine if it can be stretched a little further in the season.