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File #: 203413    Version: 1
Type: Officer's Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 4/27/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/11/2017 Final action: 10/26/2017
Enactment date: 5/11/2017 Enactment #: 203413
Title: DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/27/17.

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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/27/17.

 

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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 4/27/17 Meeting


ORDER                                                               13.                      Order

(ID # 15967)                      By Ald. McLaughlin

That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the plastic bag from the tree at 36 Pennsylvania Avenue.

RESOLUTION                                           This will be done this week.

 

ORDER                                                                14.                      Order

(ID # 15968)                      By Ald. McLaughlin

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the basketball backboard at the Capuano School outdoor park.

RESOLUTION                                          This will be repaired by Friday.

 

ORDER                                                               15.                      Order

(ID # 15976)                      By Ald. McWatters, Rossetti, Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr.

That the Commissioner of Public Works ascertain the number of gas leaks in the city, keep data on all reported leaks, and develop a plan with Eversource to eliminate the leaks.

RESOLUTION                                          We will evaluate the best way to meet this request.

 

ORDER                                                               19.                      Order

(ID # 15977)                      By Ald. McWatters

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Porter Street, from Summer Street to Highland Avenue.

RESOLUTION                                          These will be done 4/27/17, weather permitting.

 

ORDER                                                               20.                      Order

(ID # 15978)                      By Ald. McWatters

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the potholes on Munroe Street, from Walnut Street to Boston Street.

RESOLUTION                                          These will be done 4/27/17, weather permitting.

 

ORDER                                                               21.                      Order

(ID # 15986)                      By Ald. McWatters

That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels at 59 and 61 Boston Street.

RESOLUTION                                                               This will be done by the end of May.

 

ORDER                                                               25.                      Order

(ID # 15982)                      By Ald. Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the chain link fence at the east end of Junction Park, adjacent to the Cambridge Health Alliance parking lot.

RESOLUTION                     This was repaired 4/25/17.

 

ORDER                                                               26.                      Order

(ID # 15985)                      By Ald. Connolly, Sullivan, Rossetti, White Jr., Niedergang

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps on the community path, between Cedar and Lowell Streets.

RESOLUTION                     I have referred this item to the Lights and Lines Superintendent.

 

ORDER                                                               27.                      Order

(ID # 15988)                      By Ald. Heuston

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the large sink hole on Medford Street under the Bumpus bridge.

RESOLUTION                     This will be done 4/27/17.

 

ORDER                                                               30.                      Order

(ID # 15991)                      By Ald. Heuston

That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the Union Square businesses sign behind the SCAT building and install a "Welcome to Union Square" sign there as well.

RESOLUTION                     The Highway and Building Departments will look into this request.