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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/24/15.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 9/24/15 Meeting
ORDER 14. Order
(ID # 12571) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three dead trees in Magoun Square at K-2 Wine and Liquors, the New England Science Fiction Association, and the former Modelo Bakery.
RESOLUTION This is planned for the Fall planting season.
ORDER 15. Order
(ID # 12572) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange with the developer of 235 Lowell Street to plant trees in the two vacant tree wells in front of the building.
RESOLUTION Please refer this request to OSPCD as they organize City tree planting.
ORDER 16. Order
(ID # 12573) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curbs and install sidewalk ramps at the intersection of Clyde and Warwick Streets, by Maxwell’s Green.
RESOLUTION The request will be added to the list of ADA compliant ramps installation.
ORDER 17. Order
(ID # 12574) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the two missing bollards on the Lowell Street bridge at the end of the Community Path Extension ramp.
RESOLUTION Replaced.
ORDER 19. Order
(ID # 12576) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works determine if the lighting at the Community Path Extension ramp and stairs by the Lowell Street bridge is sufficient, and if not, install more.
RESOLUTION DPW will assess.
ORDER 20. Order
(ID # 12577) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the Community Path lights between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, as 5 lights are out near Cedar Street and 2 lights are always on near Willow Avenue.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 23. Order
(ID # 12580) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works install new benches in the park area of Bryant Manor.
RESOLUTION Awaiting delivery of benches. Will install once we receive them.
ORDER 24. Order
(ID # 12581) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works dispose of the trash in barrels on Cross Street East, by the Stop and Shop.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 25. Order
(ID # 12582) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the paint from the sidewalks on Gilman Terrace.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 26. Order
(ID # 12583) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the graffiti at the corner of Mt. Pleasant Street and Broadway and from the mailbox at Pennsylvania and Wisconsin Avenues.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 28. Order
(ID # 12585) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at the corner of Broadway and Melvin Street.
RESOLUTION New Handicap ramps were installed.
ORDER 31. Order
(ID # 12588) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works clean in front of the businesses along Broadway, and that the Supervisor of Inspectional Services reinforce the necessity of businesses to clean up in front of their properties.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 33. Order
(ID # 12590) By Ald. Sullivan, Lafuente, White Jr., Connolly, Rossetti
That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the trees on Temple Street and Bailey Road adjacent to 71-73 Bailey Road.
RESOLUTION Tree is scheduled to be removed, per Arborist.
ORDER 34. Order
(ID # 12591) By Ald. Sullivan, Lafuente, White Jr., Connolly, Rossetti
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panel at 83 Ten Hills Road .
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 35. Order
(ID # 12592) By Ald. Sullivan, Lafuente, White Jr., Connolly, Rossetti
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the recently installed sidewalk panels at 69 Shore Drive.
RESOLUTION New Handicap Ramps were installed.
ORDER 36. Order
(ID # 12593) By Ald. Connolly, Gewirtz
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the defective street lamps at the Grove St parking lot at the community path, and at the corner of Winslow and Villa Avenues.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 37. Order
(ID # 12594) By Ald. McWatters
That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the grass at Dickerman Park.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 43. Order
(ID # 12602) By Ald. Ballantyne
That the City Arborist inspect the health of the tree at 17 Sunset Road.
RESOLUTION Will be completed by 10/16/15.
ORDER 46. Order
(ID # 12605) By Ald. Ballantyne
That the City Arborist inspect the health of the trees at the locations named within.
RESOLUTION These locations will be looked at by Arborist on 10/23/15.
ORDER 48. Order
(ID # 12607) By Ald. Ballantyne, Rossetti
That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the dangling sneakers from the wires at 14-16 Curtis Avenue.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 49. Order
(ID # 12608) By Ald. Ballantyne, Rossetti
That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the concrete slab at 53 Conwell Avenue.
RESOLUTION New sidewalks were recently installed.