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File #: 200989    Version: 1
Type: Officer's Communication Status: Placed on File
File created: 3/9/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/10/2016 Final action: 4/13/2017
Enactment date: 3/10/2016 Enactment #: 200989
Title: DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/10/16.

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DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/10/16.

 

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Somerville Board of Aldermen - Orders for 3/10/16 Meeting

 

ORDER                     6.                     Order

                     (ID # 13534)                     By Ald. Davis

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the missing bricks in the sidewalks around Davis Square, including Statue Park.

RESOLUTION                     Will be completed by 3/18/16.

 

ORDER                     7.                     Order

                     (ID # 13563)                     By Ald. McWatters

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street light on the corner of Hillside Circle and Craigie Street. (5th request.)

RESOLUTION                     Completed.

 

ORDER                     8.                     Order

                     (ID # 13564)                     By Ald. McWatters

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue, from the Properzi Manor building to the corner of Bow Street.

RESOLUTION                     This will be completed (weather pending) once sidewalk repairs resume for season. Hot top has been put down in the interim.

 

ORDER                     9.                     Order

                     (ID # 13565)                     By Ald. McWatters

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair all the sidewalks panel on Spring Hill Terrace.

RESOLUTION                     This is a project that will be completed by the end of June.

 

ORDER                     16.                     Order

                     (ID # 13574)                     By Ald. Connolly, Davis

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the depressions in the roadway at the intersection of Clifton Street and Winslow Avenue.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.

 

ORDER                     17.                     Order

                     (ID # 13575)                     By Ald. Connolly, Rossetti, Sullivan, White Jr.

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Board in writing on the street lamp contractor’s repair of street lamps since the last Public Health and Safety Committee

RESOLUTION                     The contractor has been actively in the streets repairing the 311 work order requests that are received. There are several locations that are more than just a bulb replacement. We are working to fix those underground problems.

 

ORDER                     21.                     Order

                     (ID # 13579)                     By Ald. Niedergang

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Supervisor of Inspectional Services report to this Board on the repair of the sidewalk that is collapsing on Vernon Street, and what precautions are being taken for public safety.

RESOLUTION                     The Highway Department has horses on Vernon Street. ISD is working to get the owners to fix the problem. He has spoken with the owners personally.                     

 

ORDER                     25.                     Order

                     (ID # 13584)                     By Ald. Niedergang

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works fill the pothole at 231 Lowell Street.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.

 

ORDER                     29.                     Order

                     (ID # 13591)                     By Ald. McLaughlin

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the lights along Medford Street.

RESOLUTION                     Before we took over, NStar put a new light and pole there. However, there is no feed. This is in the que to be completed.

 

ORDER                     31.                     Order

                     (ID # 13594)                     By Ald. McLaughlin

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 32 Mt. Vernon Street that is touching electrical wires.

RESOLUTION                     Tree was trimmed at #26. Tree at #32 is a private tree.

 

ORDER                     33.                     Order

(ID # 13596)                     By Ald. McLaughlin

                     That the Commissioner of Public Works address the graffiti at Florence Park.

RESOLUTION                     Complete.