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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/14/16.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 4/14/15 Meeting
ORDER 9. Order
(ID # 13815) By Ald. Sullivan, McLaughlin, White Jr., Rossetti, Connolly
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the trash and debris located on the train tracks behind 104 Gilman Street.
RESOLUTION The Department of Public Works cannot go onto the railroad tracks. Those tracks are run by MASS Bay Keolis. We have sent an email to them requesting their assistance.
ORDER 10. Order
(ID # 13817) By Ald. Sullivan, Lafuente, White Jr., Rossetti, Connolly
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the recently replaced street light located at 84 Ten Hills Road.
RESOLUTION Will have contractor revisit to repair or report if the outage is electrical related.
ORDER 12. Order
(ID # 13789) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works paint over graffiti on the corner of Crescent and Washington Streets.
RESOLUTION Done 4/13/16
ORDER 13. Order
(ID # 13790) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility to address the low hanging wire on Lincoln Avenue.
RESOLUTION The Superintendent of Lights and Lines will inspect and contact the proper utility.
ORDER 17. Order
(ID # 13804) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works request that MA DOT clean up the trash along the commuter rail line by the Walnut Street bridge.
RESOLUTION The Department of Public Works cannot go onto the railroad tracks. Those tracks are run by MASS Bay Keolis. We have sent an email to them requesting their assistance.
ORDER 18. Order
(ID # 13805) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works inspect the cement curbing on Pinckney Place and make repairs where necessary.
RESOLUTION Per our conversation, this has been inspected by me personally.
ORDER 24. Order
(ID # 13843) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the disintegrating sidewalk at the entrance to the parking lot on Central Street used by the Cambridge Health Alliance, or require them to fix it if it is their responsibility.
RESOLUTION Due to this being a driveway, the work must be split. Half the breakout will be done 4/16 and cemented on 4/18. The other half will be broken out 4/19 and cemented 4/20.
ORDER 25. Order
(ID # 13844) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three (of six) yellow bollards that are once again broken off on the east side of the Lowell Street bridge, at the Community Path Extension ramp.
RESOLUTION The were fixed (again) today.
ORDER 26. Order
(ID # 13845) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the streetlight at the corner of Francis and Conwell Streets.
RESOLUTION All street lights are presently being replaced with LED lights. We will check this location for safety.
ORDER 27. Order
(ID # 13846) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole on the south side of Highland Avenue, between Porter and Conwell Streets.
RESOLUTION Will be completed 4/14.
ORDER 33. Order
(ID # 13854) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light at 33 Vinal Avenue.
RESOLUTION All street lights are presently being replaced with LED lights. We will check this location for safety.
ORDER 34. Order
(ID # 13855) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the pot holes on Summer Street, between Porter and Craigie Streets.
RESOLUTION This will be completed 4/13.
ORDER 35. Order
(ID # 13856) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels and driveway at 186 Highland Avenue.
RESOLUTION This will be completed by 4/20.