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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 6/9/16.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 6/9/16 Meeting
ORDER 4. Order
(ID # 14273) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the grass at Perry Park.
RESOLUTION This park was aerated and and seeded and will be cut as soon as it matures. The surrounding areas have been cut.
ORDER 5. Order
(ID # 14274) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean and maintain Quincy Park and its plantings.
RESOLUTION The Buildings and Grounds Superintendent will address this situation.
ORDER 6. Order
(ID # 14275) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim all foliage blocking memorial dedication signs, traffic signals, and parking regulation signs.
RESOLUTION I will talk to you to discuss this matter.
ORDER 8. Order
(ID # 14277) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works report to the Ward 2 Alderman on the removal of a tree at 25 Durham Street, and on its replacement.
RESOLUTION The tree will be removed. When removal is scheduled it will be posted. The tree is too large to fully remove the stump. Therefore, a new tree cannot be replanted in the exact location. A suitable location within the area will be selected.
ORDER 10. Order
(ID # 14279) By Ald. Heuston
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the recent paving on Dimick Court.
RESOLUTION Dimick Court has recently been resurfaced and is in proper condition.
ORDER 13. Order
(ID # 14282) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Tree Warden inspect the leafless tree on the east side of Cedar Street between Hudson Street and Albion Street, and replant there if necessary.
RESOLUTION The tree is dead. It will be taken down and replaced when Cedar St. is reconstructed.
ORDER 14. Order
(ID # 14283) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works get MA DOT to repair the broken sidewalks on the Central Street bridge near Hoyt-Sullivan Park, and report to this Board on progress. (4th request)
RESOLUTION I met with MassDOT on this matter again today. They have assured me it will be done in the near future.