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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/22/17.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 6/22/17 Meeting
ORDER 14. Order
(ID # 16428) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the uplifted sidewalk at 41 Rogers Avenue.
RESOLUTION This will be complete by the end of next week.
ORDER 15. Order
(ID # 16429) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree branches that are touching the house at 41 Rogers Avenue.
RESOLUTION This will be done.
ORDER 20. Order
(ID # 16424) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD require all utility and street contractors to secure metal plates when work ceases, to eliminate loose, vibrating plates.
RESOLUTION This will be enforced.
ORDER 21. Order
(ID # 16425) By Ald. Heuston
That the City Solicitor consult with the Commissioner of Public Works to draft an ordinance requiring contractors and utilities to secure metal plates during street construction.
RESOLUTION I will be available to work with the Law Department for this.
ORDER 22. Order
(ID # 16434) By Ald. Connolly, Sullivan, Rossetti, White Jr., Davis
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees on College Avenue between Morrison and Francesca Avenues and on Kidder Avenue between Willow and Josephine Avenues.
RESOLUTION This request should be referred to SPCD.
ORDER 24. Order
(ID # 16436) By Ald. Sullivan, McLaughlin, Connolly, Rossetti, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 13 Rush Street.
RESOLUTION This will be done by the end of next week.
ORDER 26. Order
(ID # 16438) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the water fountains in Assembly Row are operational.
RESOLUTION These fountains are not owned by the City of Somerville. The ones in front are owned by Federal Realty and the ones in back are owned by DCR.
ORDER 27. Order
(ID # 16439) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire on the bottom of Mt. Vernon Street by Washington Street.
RESOLUTION The Superintendent of Lights and Lines will address this issue.
ORDER 30. Order
(ID # 16442) By Ald. McWatters, Rossetti, White Jr., Connolly, Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels at 5 Spring Hill Terrace.
RESOLUTION This will be done as soon as possible.
ORDER 31. Order
(ID # 16443) By Ald. McWatters, Rossetti, White Jr., Connolly, Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the grass at Dickerman Park.
RESOLUTION This has been completed.
ORDER 32. Order
(ID # 16444) By Ald. McWatters, Rossetti, White Jr., Connolly, Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pot holes on Summer Street between Porter and Craigie Streets.
RESOLUTION This will be done today or tomorrow.