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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 8/24/17.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 8/24/17 Meeting
ORDER 16. Order
(ID # 16785) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the city's new policies for utility companies to remove double poles.
RESOLUTION A September meeting has been set up with Eversource to discuss this.
ORDER 18. Order
(ID # 16787) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Fire Engineer perform a safety assessment of the utility pole on Belmont Street across from Bailey Park.
RESOLUTION We have sent pictures to Eversource requesting them to report on the condition of this pole. Mr. MacEachern will again send this request since he has received no response from last request.
ORDER 22. Order
(ID # 16791) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels at 16-18 Silvey Place and 18 Spring Hill Terrace.
RESOLUTION Complete.
ORDER 33. Order
(ID # 16802) By Ald. Connolly, Rossetti, Sullivan, White Jr., Davis
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees at 10 Winslow Avenue, 57 and 119 College Avenue and 20 Grove Street.
RESOLUTION Replacements to be planted once the Arborist OSPCD policy is completed.
ORDER 36. Order
(ID # 16805) By Ald. Connolly, Rossetti, Sullivan, White Jr.
That the Commissioner of Public Works clear the overgrown shrubs and weeds from the wall surrounding the Powderhouse Tower.
RESOLUTION Complete.
ORDER 38. Order
(ID # 16808) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at 22 Franklin Avenue and remove the excess concrete on the street.
RESOLUTION Complete.
ORDER 40. Order
(ID # 16810) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead trees at the Capuano School on Franklin Street.
RESOLUTION Replacements to be planted once the Arborist OSPCD policy is completed.
ORDER 41. Order
(ID # 16811) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works install a guardrail at the end of Knowlton Street to prevent damage to the Capuano School's fence, and trim the weeds there as well.
RESOLUTION The Contractor will be contacted.
ORDER 44. Order
(ID # 16814) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works place a dog waste receptacle at the public garden on Oliver Street by the Capuano School.
RESOLUTION This area will be assessed for receptacle.
ORDER 47. Order
(ID # 16817) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the dead tree at 19 Tufts Street.
RESOLUTION Replacements to be planted once the Arborist OSPCD policy is completed.