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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/25/16.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 8/25/15 Meeting
ORDER 9. Order
(ID # 14539) By Ald. Lafuente, White Jr., Sullivan
That the Commissioner of Public Works explain why the trees at the Healy School where removed and what trees are going in their place.
RESOLUTION Letter has been sent.
ORDER 10. Order
(ID # 14540) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 22 Wigglesworth Street.
RESOLUTION Complete.
ORDER 11. Order
(ID # 14541) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on construction for McGrath Highway and the bridge on Medford and Gilman Streets with an expected timeline of completion.
RESOLUTION Gilman Street is open and should be completed by September 30, 2016. The punch list should be completed by Thanksgiving. Medford Street should be done sometime in October but we have not received the a final date yet.
ORDER 12. Order
(ID # 14542) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the street light on the corner of Franklin and Pearl Streets.
RESOLUTION Will contact contractor that installed this new fixture to make repair.
ORDER 13. Order
(ID # 14543) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Oliver and Cross Streets.
RESOLUTION We will explore the possibilities of installing a new pole and light.
ORDER 13. Order
(ID # 14543) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a street light on the corner of Oliver and Cross Streets.
RESOLUTION We will explore the possibilities of installing a new pole and light.
ORDER 14. Order
(ID # 14544) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the slanted electrical pole on the corner of Oliver and Cross Streets.
RESOLUTION Will inspect and notify the proper utility.
ORDER 15. Order
(ID # 14545) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the dead trees on the corner of Franklin and Flint Streets.
RESOLUTION Will inspect and take appropriate action if needed.
ORDER 16. Order
(ID # 14546) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works address the low hanging wire in front of 26 Crescent Street.
RESOLUTION Will inspect and notify the appropriate utility.
ORDER 32. Order
(ID # 14589) By Ald. Connolly, Sullivan, Rossetti, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove improperly posted flyers, notices and postings on all city-owned light poles and traffic signals and, where possible, notify offenders of possible fines for future violations.
RESOLUTION Will be completed by 8/27/16
ORDER 36. Order
(ID # 14576) By Ald. Rossetti, Connolly, Sullivan, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Fire Engineer report to this Board on plans to deal with gas leaks and explain why utilities are not required to repair Level 3 leaks.
RESOLUTION These leaks and their levels are outlined by the DPU and they set the regulations.
ORDER 42. Order
(ID # 14593) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board about plans to re-landscape any school properties, since both the Kennedy and Healey School yards were re-landscaped this summer without public notice.
RESOLUTION
ORDER 45. Order
(ID # 14597) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the contractor who recently did work on Porter Street to repair and resurface the sink hole that is beginning to
RESOLUTION This is the responsibility of Eversource. We have requested them to fix the hole.
ORDER 46. Order
(ID # 14598) By Ald. McWatters
That the city’s arborist determine the vitality of the tree across from 67 Craigie Street and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman.
RESOLUTION Will be completed by 9/2/16
ORDER 47. Order
(ID # 14599) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panels from Properzi Manner to Bow Street as they have become a public safety hazard.
RESOLUTION The Highway Superintendent will investigate this issue.
ORDER 48. Order
(ID # 14600) By Ald. Sullivan, Lafuente, Connolly, Rossetti, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the two trees in front and on the side of 71-73 Bailey Road. (2nd request)
RESOLUTION Will be completed by 9/2/16.
ORDER 49. Order
(ID # 14601) By Ald. Sullivan, McLaughlin, Connolly, Rossetti, White
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light in front of 93 Flint Street.
RESOLUTION Will notify contractor that installed the new fixture to make the repair.