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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.