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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/28/16.
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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 1/28/16 Meeting
ORDER 12. Order
(ID # 13276) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works consider covering the unused sewer drain at 22 Wesley Street.
RESOLUTION The Sewer Department will investigate this request by 2/5/16.
ORDER 13. Order
(ID # 13277) By Ald. McLaughlin
That the Commissioner of Public Works request that Russell Disposal continue to pick up trash from Smiles by Rosie, on Kensington Street, until the new trash ordinance is enforced.
RESOLUTION The DPW is not accepting new business trash customers and hasn’t since 1/2015 as proposed ordinance would phase out this service. Business owners must obtain private trash pick up at this time.
ORDER 22. Order
(ID # 13295) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works fill in the pothole at 235 Lowell Street, near the Visiting Nurses Association.
RESOLUTION Completed.
ORDER 25. Order
(ID # 13298) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works explain to this Board how to find out when a particular street is scheduled to be re-paved.
RESOLUTION Through the City Engineer, Charles Quigley, a five-year plan is created.
ORDER 26. Order
(ID # 13299) By Ald. Niedergang
That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the damaged yellow metal bollard on the east side of Cedar Street at the Community Path.
RESOLUTION I have contacted District 4. It will be replaced.
ORDER 57. Order
(ID # 13312) By Ald. White Jr., Lafuente
That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before the Committee on Public Utilities and Works to address the assistance the City can provide for a city tree root that is growing into the basement of the home at 25 Meacham Street.
RESOLUTION Unless the tree is creating a public safety issue, it is protected by Ch. 87 Mass Law.