200157
| 1 | 200157 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance, meeting on October 14, 2015. | Approved | |
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200158
| 1 | 200158 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 15, 2015. | Approved | |
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200163
| 1 | 200163 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Public Works, meeting on October 20, 2015. | Approved as amended | |
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200159
| 1 | 200159 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Licenses and Permits, meeting on October 21, 2015. | Approved | |
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200127
| 1 | 200127 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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200128
| 1 | 200128 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, September 24, 2015. | Approved | |
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200132
| 1 | 200132 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 103 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive from Manhole #26212 to the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. | Approved | |
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200129
| 1 | 200129 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #36/3 in Bonner Avenue, 40 feet south of Columbus Avenue. | Approved | |
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200130
| 1 | 200130 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #316/7 1/2 in South Street, then install 17 feet of conduit from that pole to 47 Hunting Street. | Approved | |
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200131
| 1 | 200131 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 274 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive, then Mystic Avenue, from Manhole #29178 to a point of pickup in Mystic Avenue at the Charlestown border. | Approved | |
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200133
| 1 | 200133 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Partners Healthcare Corp to install 133 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. | Approved | |
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200173
| 1 | 200173 | Public Event | Public Event Permit, Sion Seven Day Adventist Church Acoustic Concert, Davis Sq Statue Park, Oct 25, 3:30-6PM. | Approved | |
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200174
| 1 | 200174 | License | Sign/Awning Permit, Community Laundry, 211 Pearl St, 1 sign. | Approved | |
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200175
| 1 | 200175 | License | New Garage License, Sullivan Tire, 263 Beacon St, mechanical repairs, 6 autos inside, 4 outside, M-F 7AM-7PM, Sa 7AM-5:30PM, Su Closed. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200176
| 1 | 200176 | Public Communication | MA DOT Highway Administrator responding to #199846 re: a pedestrian crossing at Chester Avenue and McGrath Highway. | Placed on file | |
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200177
| 1 | 200177 | Public Communication | 195 registered voters submitting a petition for a public hearing on economic inequality, pursuant to Section 8 of the City Charter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200193
| 1 | 200193 | License | Renewing Drainlayer's License, Nelm Corp. | Approved | |
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200194
| 1 | 200194 | Public Communication | Harvard University submitting its Fall 2015 University Accountability report. | Placed on file | |
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200134
| 1 | 200134 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Federal Realty Investment Trust to 153 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. | Approved | |
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200195
| 1 | 200195 | Public Communication | Tufts University submitting its Fall 2015 University Accountability report. | Placed on file | |
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200197
| 1 | 200197 | Public Communication | Speedway LLC requesting that the Committee on Licenses and Permits reconvene to consider Speedway's Extended Operating Hours application. | Placed on file | |
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200196
| 2 | 200196 | Order | That the Chief Assessor provide this Board with a breakdown of the residential exemption for 1, 2, 3 and 4 family homes, and the number owned by residents, and that this be provided annually going forward. | Approved | |
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200134
| 2 | 200134 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Federal Realty Investment Trust to 153 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200160
| 2 | 200160 | Order | That the Director of Sustainability and the Environment inquire of the EPA regarding the monitoring wells on private properties near the Speedway gas station at 709 McGrath Hwy. | Approved | |
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200161
| 2 | 200161 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services insure that Intellident, at 471 Somerville Avenue, is vacated within one week. | Approved | |
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200162
| 2 | 200162 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services routinely inspect Mr. B's, 142 Cross Street, to ensure that the business is not open for on-premises dining after midnight. | Approved | |
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200191
| 2 | 200191 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Anthony Crutchfield as a Special Police Officer for the Housing Authority Police. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200187
| 2 | 200187 | Order | That the Director of SPCD install a U-shaped bicycle parking post on the sidewalk at 278 Highland Avenue. | Approved | |
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200178
| 2 | 200178 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works work with MA DOT to fix the stop light at Mt. Vernon Street and Broadway that is backing up traffic. | Approved | |
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200179
| 2 | 200179 | Resolution | That the Administration consider placing signs on handicapped parking poles prohibiting bikes from being locked on those poles. | Approved | |
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200180
| 2 | 200180 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services work with the residents in Kensington Street to alleviate their rodent problems. | Approved | |
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200181
| 2 | 200181 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking communicate to MA DOT the need for painted lanes and signs to slow traffic along I-93 and Mystic Avenue along the underpass by Stop and Shop. | Approved | |
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200182
| 2 | 200182 | Resolution | That the Administration consider implementing the Racism Assessment Tools offered by Race Forward, that were implemented in Seattle to gauge municipal bias. | Approved | |
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200183
| 2 | 200183 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works paint the inside of bike lanes on Broadway green. | Approved | |
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200133
| 2 | 200133 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Partners Healthcare Corp to install 133 feet of conduit from an existing telephone manhole on Grand Union Blvd to a proposed manhole on the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200131
| 2 | 200131 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 274 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive, then Mystic Avenue, from Manhole #29178 to a point of pickup in Mystic Avenue at the Charlestown border. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200130
| 2 | 200130 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #316/7 1/2 in South Street, then install 17 feet of conduit from that pole to 47 Hunting Street. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200129
| 2 | 200129 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource, with Verizon, to install new joint-owned Pole #36/3 in Bonner Avenue, 40 feet south of Columbus Avenue. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200132
| 2 | 200132 | Grant of Location | Submitted by Eversource to install 103 feet of conduit in Assembly Sq Drive from Manhole #26212 to the Partners Healthcare Administrative Campus. | Mayoral Approval | |
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200184
| 2 | 200184 | Resolution | That the Administration provide this Board with a written update on the first report of the University Accountability Ordinance. | Approved | |
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200185
| 2 | 200185 | Order | That the Arborist inspect the health of the trees at the locations described within. | Approved | |
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200186
| 2 | 200186 | Order | That the Director of SPCD update the Ward 7 Alderman on the start date of the bike path project behind the Tannery Brook Condominiums. | Approved | |
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200135
| 2 | 200135 | Resolution | That the Administration report to this Board about communicating with Federal Realty Investment Trust regarding #199601, a request that FRIT provide the wages, hours and residency of everyone employed at the parcel 6 site, pursuant to the attached letter from Rand Wilson. | Approved | |
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200136
| 2 | 200136 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works fix the broken pedestrian warning signal for the exit from the Magoun Square CVS onto Medford Street. | Approved | |
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200137
| 2 | 200137 | Order | That the Director of SPCD provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the locations in Ward 5 on the tree planting list. | Approved | |
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200138
| 2 | 200138 | Order | That the Director of SPCD plant a tree at 20 Albion Street to replace the one slated to be cut down. | Approved | |
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200139
| 2 | 200139 | Resolution | That the Administration appear before this Board on October 22, 2015, to explain the rationale for scheduling meetings from 1 to 8 PM for the public benefits process in Union Square in November and January. | Approved | |
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200140
| 2 | 200140 | Order | That the Chief of Police, the Chief Fire Engineer and the Director of Traffic and Parking consider a "Don't Block the Box" program at key intersections that impede the flow of traffic and present a public safety hazard, and report back to this Board in writing within 30 days. | Approved | |
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200141
| 2 | 200141 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install additional trash receptacles on Elm Street from the Goodwill store to Au Bon Pain and on Highland Avenue from Cutter Avenue to College Avenue. | Approved | |
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200142
| 2 | 200142 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk panels at 56 Boston Street and 36 Greenville Avenue. | Approved | |
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200143
| 2 | 200143 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of SPCD commission the arborist and tree warden to inspect the trees on Greenville Avenue, from Munroe Street to Boston Street, to determine their vitality and report back to the Ward 3 Alderman. | Approved | |
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200144
| 2 | 200144 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the tree at 36 Greenville Avenue, as it is entangled with the utility wires. | Approved | |
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200145
| 2 | 200145 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works trim the grass at Prospect Hill and Dickerman Park. | Approved | |
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200146
| 2 | 200146 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking, the Chief of Police and the Director of SPCD review the traffic problems in East Somerville and develop a traffic improvement plan. | Approved | |
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200147
| 2 | 200147 | Order | That the city's arborist inspect the recently planted trees on East Broadway to determine their viability. | Approved | |
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200148
| 2 | 200148 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install trash receptacles on Broadway, between Austin Street and Mt. Pleasant Street. | Approved | |
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200149
| 2 | 200149 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works plant grass in front of the East Branch Library. | Approved | |
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200150
| 2 | 200150 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights on Broadway, from Fellsway West to Grant Street. | Approved | |
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200151
| 2 | 200151 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken street lights at 10 Wheatland Street. | Approved | |
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200152
| 2 | 200152 | Order | That the appropriate city department work with business owners to encourage residents not to litter. | Approved | |
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200153
| 2 | 200153 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works NOT paint the double yellow line on Kidder Avenue when the road is repaved and instead, add a clearly marked bike lane. | Approved | |
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200154
| 2 | 200154 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk at 44 Kidder Avenue so that there isn't a steep drop from the residential walk. | Approved | |
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200155
| 2 | 200155 | Order | That the Supervisor of Inspectional Services determine the source of fumes at Morrison Avenue and Clifton Street that are bothering local residents. | Approved | |
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200156
| 2 | 200156 | Order | That the Director of SPCD make a timeline available to the public for breaking ground on the new infrastructure project in Davis Square. | Approved | |
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200101
| 3 | 200101 | License | Amending Extended Operating Hours License, Mr. B's, 142 Cross St, seeking to remain open to 4AM, 7 days/week. | Not approved | |
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200192
| 3 | 200192 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/24/15. | Placed on file | |
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200171
| 3 | 200171 | Officer's Communication | City Solicitor responding to #200048 re: compensating property owners for damages incurred by city plows. | Placed on file | |
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200172
| 3 | 200172 | Officer's Communication | City Solicitor Responding to #200075 re: Ordinances and Traffic Regulations regarding bicycles. | Placed on file | |
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200009
| 3 | 200009 | License | New Extended Operating Hours License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy, Operating 24/7. | Not approved | |
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200008
| 3 | 200008 | License | Transferring Flammables License, Speedway, 709 McGrath Hwy. | Approved with conditions | |
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200023
| 3 | 200023 | License | New Garage License, Intellident, 471 Somerville Ave, 5 autos inside, 6 outside, auto body work only, M-F 8AM-6PM, Sa-Su by appointment only. | Not approved | |
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197737
| 3 | 197737 | Public Communication | NStar Electric responding to #197625 re: planning for the redevelopment of Union Square. | Work completed | |
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197737
| 4 | 197737 | Public Communication | NStar Electric responding to #197625 re: planning for the redevelopment of Union Square. | Work completed | |
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197723
| 4 | 197723 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of any public process that must be followed to cut down a tree of significant size. | Work completed | |
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197659
| 4 | 197659 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works contact Mass Highway to request that they cut back the overgrowth on the right-hand side of the Broadway - Somerville exit ramp off of Route 93. | Work completed | |
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197651
| 4 | 197651 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulb in the street light on Woodbine Street that is second closest to Junction Park. (3rd Request) | Work completed | |
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197722
| 4 | 197722 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works notify immediate abutters in advance when a tree of a certain minimum size is cut down near their residence. | Work completed | |
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197387
| 4 | 197387 | Order | That the Director of SPCD (ISD) direct the utility maintaining the transfer station on Willow Avenue and Whipple Street to cut back the overgrown weeds. | Work completed | |
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197395
| 4 | 197395 | Resolution | That the Administration add Hall Street, Cherry Street, and Josephine Avenue between Kidder and Morrison Avenues to the street repaving list and report to the Ward 5 Alderman when they are likely to be repaved. | Work completed | |
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197495
| 4 | 197495 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 5 Alderman with the timeline for repaving Linden Avenue and Porter Street. | Work completed | |
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197482
| 4 | 197482 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works confer with SPCD on the proper maintenance of Quincy Park, and clear the Park of overgrowth. | Work completed | |
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197643
| 4 | 197643 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works request that the state clean the space under I-93 in the Ten Hills area and in Ward One, and remove all vehicles and stored items. | Work completed | |
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197650
| 4 | 197650 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the bulbs in the three street lights in Junction Park nearest to Woodbine Street and Centre Street that have been out for many months. (3rd Request) | Work completed | |
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196946
| 4 | 196946 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that there are enough trash receptacles along the Assembly Square waterway, adding additional barrels where needed. | Work completed | |
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196888
| 4 | 196888 | Order | That the Director of SPCD publicize the Davis Square Streetscapes construction timeline. | Work completed | |
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197266
| 4 | 197266 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works add Meacham Road and Cottage Avenue to this year’s street paving list. | Work completed | |
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197793
| 4 | 197793 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin work at Berwick and Hinckley Streets is completed before winter. | Work completed | |
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197873
| 4 | 197873 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the DPW Commissioner update this Board on the lower Broadway construction, including e a timeline for completion, updates on any problems and explanations of tree selections and trash barrel distributions. | Work completed | |
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197892
| 4 | 197892 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel in front of 7 Belmont Place. (Second request) | Work completed | |
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197883
| 4 | 197883 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the developers of 143 and 181 Cedar Street to repair the sidewalks in front of their properties. | Work completed | |
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197972
| 4 | 197972 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works complete all work before the winter in the Magoun Square neighborhood on the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin at Berwick and Hinckley Streets and also at Fennell and Hinckley Streets. | Work completed | |
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197984
| 4 | 197984 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken and upraised sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manner to Citizens Bank. | Work completed | |
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198092
| 4 | 198092 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board with a list of sidewalks that will be redone with new ADA accessibility under the $2,700,000 bonding recently approved. | Work completed | |
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198156
| 4 | 198156 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works attach an explanatory tag to bicycles that are suspected of being abandoned to provide due notice to owners of impending removal. | Work completed | |
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198110
| 4 | 198110 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the street light that was removed 4 years ago at 72 Curtis Street. | Work completed | |
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198195
| 4 | 198195 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works communicate with state snow removal agencies to ensure that state properties, such as Foss Park and Sullivan Square, are having snow removed in an expedient manner. | Work completed | |
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198280
| 4 | 198280 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule another yard waste pickup this month, and report to this Board whether yard waste pickupsc can be extended through December in the future. | Work completed | |
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198215
| 4 | 198215 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works advise the Ward 7 Alderman on eliminating water pooling at 128 Powderhouse Blvd., caused by the new raised intersection at Powderhouse Blvd. and Packard Ave. | Work completed | |
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198315
| 4 | 198315 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps at the locations described within. | Work completed | |
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198316
| 4 | 198316 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for the ash trees on Chapel Street, and citywide, if necessary, be treated to prevent the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. | Work completed | |
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198352
| 4 | 198352 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp in front of 58 Dartmouth Street. (2nd Request) | Work completed | |
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198381
| 4 | 198381 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works note the lack of repairs to the city's streetlamps, as previously noted at this Board's last meeting, and attend the next meeting of the this Board’s Public Utilities and Works Committee with the streetlamp maintenance vendor. | Work completed | |
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198442
| 4 | 198442 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works look into the deployment of plow arm extensions, which can be lowered to clear driveways that have had snow plowed into them, and report to this Board about their potential use here. | Work completed | |
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198575
| 4 | 198575 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility company regarding low hanging wires at the corner of Columbus and Bonner Avenues. | Work completed | |
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198351
| 4 | 198351 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street light at Harvard and Monmouth Streets. | Work completed | |
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198729
| 4 | 198729 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manor to Citizen’s Bank. | Work completed | |
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198944
| 4 | 198944 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the stairs and surrounding area from Mystic Housing to the Healey School. | Work completed | |
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199245
| 4 | 199245 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with the street paving plan for the upcoming season. | Work completed | |
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199913
| 4 | 199913 | License | New Garage License, ABJ Auto Repair, 91 Marshall St, 6 cars inside, 25 outside. | Approved | |
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199950
| 4 | 199950 | Order | That the Director of SPCD (Transportation) update the Ward 5 Alderman on the planned reconstruction of Cedar Street between Broadway and Highland Avenue. | Work completed | |
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199953
| 4 | 199953 | Order | 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. | Work completed | |
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199960
| 4 | 199960 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install new benches in the park area of Bryant Manor. | Work completed | |
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199961
| 4 | 199961 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works dispose of the trash in barrels on Cross Street East, by the Stop and Shop. | Work completed | |
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200034
| 4 | 200034 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three (of six) bollards that have come unglued on the Lowell Street bridge sidewalk at the end of the Community Path Extension ramp. | Work completed | |
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200035
| 4 | 200035 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curb at the Warwick Street elbow by the Community Path Extension ramp (as promised as part of the Maxwell’s Green development), and provide the public a chance to comment on the proposed design. | Work completed | |
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200036
| 4 | 200036 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on plans to repave the Community Path between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, and fix the damaged section near Willow Avenue. | Work completed | |
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200051
| 4 | 200051 | Order | That Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken utility light at 1036 Broadway. | Work completed | |
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199129
| 4 | 199129 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works or the City Solicitor report to this Board on making the Albion Street sidewalk contractor repair the sidewalks there or refund the city, and that the Commissioner repair those sidewalks. | Work completed | |
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199289
| 4 | 199289 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 2 Alderman with an explanation regarding a patched section of roadway on Hammond Street, which was recently paved. | Work completed | |
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199353
| 4 | 199353 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the Sacramento Street pedestrian underpass, set a regular cleaning schedule, and communicate that schedule to the Ward 2 Alderman. | Work completed | |
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199499
| 4 | 199499 | Resolution | That the Administration begin charging rent, or additional charges, to the owner of 240 Elm Street for every day his scaffolding remains on the public way. | Work completed | |
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199516
| 4 | 199516 | Order | That the Director of SPCD report to this Board monthly on the Beacon Street reconstruction project. | Work completed | |
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199699
| 4 | 199699 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works examine 88 Pearson Road for connection to the city sewer system, including replacement of any pipes, and provide appropriate assistance to the homeowner. | Work completed | |
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199843
| 4 | 199843 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the cement curbs and the bench in Kelley Park that were put in the skate board area without authorization from the city. (Photos attached) | Work completed | |
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199856
| 4 | 199856 | Order | That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) update this Board on the Beacon Street reconstruction project and work with the Ward 2 Alderman on a Community meeting to update the public. | Work completed | |
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199860
| 4 | 199860 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the plan for fall plantings and flowers for Union Square and Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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199862
| 4 | 199862 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works maintain and make needed repairs to all of the tree wells and traffic islands along Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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199867
| 4 | 199867 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board how the city addresses the increase in trash during late August and early September due to the influx of students. | Work completed | |
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199872
| 4 | 199872 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works modify the sidewalk at 69 Pearl Street to make it ADA accessible. | Work completed | |
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199877
| 4 | 199877 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the sidewalk at 43 Cross Street is ADA compliant. | Work completed | |
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200164
| 4 | 200164 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to transfer $11,000 in the Health and Human Services Department, from its Personal Services Account to its Professional and Technical Services Account, to pay for summer school contracted nursing services. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200170
| 4 | 200170 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $ $4,048.60 from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for the Shape Up Somerville Program. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200165
| 4 | 200165 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay an FY15 Dell Marketing invoice of $81,312.50 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for Exchange online licensing. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200166
| 4 | 200166 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval pay an FY15 invoice totaling $4,995 from the Information Technology Department's FY16 budget, for the Recreation Department's online registration system. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200117
| 4 | 200117 | Officer's Communication | Police Department responding to #199414 re: needed-assistance calls to tax-exempt properties. | Work completed | |
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200049
| 4 | 200049 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the safety of the tilting telephone pole at Clarendon and Weston Avenues. | Work completed | |
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200168
| 4 | 200168 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $225.79 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200189
| 4 | 200189 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $215.70 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, to pay for a copier lease. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200188
| 4 | 200188 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval pay a FY15 invoice of $221.19 using FY16 Information Technology Department funds, for a leased copier. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200169
| 4 | 200169 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $183.52 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for a copy machine rental. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200167
| 4 | 200167 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a FY15 invoice of $1,613.03 in the Information Technology Department using FY16 funds, for the leasing of eight printers. | Referred for recommendation | |
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200049
| 5 | 200049 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works report on the safety of the tilting telephone pole at Clarendon and Weston Avenues. | Work completed | |
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199877
| 5 | 199877 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the sidewalk at 43 Cross Street is ADA compliant. | Work completed | |
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199872
| 5 | 199872 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works modify the sidewalk at 69 Pearl Street to make it ADA accessible. | Work completed | |
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199867
| 5 | 199867 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board how the city addresses the increase in trash during late August and early September due to the influx of students. | Work completed | |
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199862
| 5 | 199862 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works maintain and make needed repairs to all of the tree wells and traffic islands along Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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199860
| 5 | 199860 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works inform this Board of the plan for fall plantings and flowers for Union Square and Somerville Avenue. | Work completed | |
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199856
| 5 | 199856 | Order | That the Director of SPCD (Transportation and Infrastructure) update this Board on the Beacon Street reconstruction project and work with the Ward 2 Alderman on a Community meeting to update the public. | Work completed | |
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199843
| 5 | 199843 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works remove the cement curbs and the bench in Kelley Park that were put in the skate board area without authorization from the city. (Photos attached) | Work completed | |
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199699
| 5 | 199699 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works examine 88 Pearson Road for connection to the city sewer system, including replacement of any pipes, and provide appropriate assistance to the homeowner. | Work completed | |
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199516
| 5 | 199516 | Order | That the Director of SPCD report to this Board monthly on the Beacon Street reconstruction project. | Work completed | |
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199750
| 5 | 199750 | Communication | Chief Fire Engineer responding to #199414 re: needed-assistance calls to tax-exempt facilities. | Work completed | |
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199499
| 5 | 199499 | Resolution | That the Administration begin charging rent, or additional charges, to the owner of 240 Elm Street for every day his scaffolding remains on the public way. | Work completed | |
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199414
| 5 | 199414 | Resolution | That the Administration, with the Fire and Police Departments, compile a report, by July 31, 2015, of "needed assistance" calls made by each tax-exempt facility over the past 2 years. (2nd request) | Work completed | |
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199564
| 5 | 199564 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/28/15. | Work completed | |
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199353
| 5 | 199353 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the Sacramento Street pedestrian underpass, set a regular cleaning schedule, and communicate that schedule to the Ward 2 Alderman. | Work completed | |
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199361
| 5 | 199361 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 5/14/15. | Work completed | |
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199289
| 5 | 199289 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the Ward 2 Alderman with an explanation regarding a patched section of roadway on Hammond Street, which was recently paved. | Work completed | |
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199129
| 5 | 199129 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works or the City Solicitor report to this Board on making the Albion Street sidewalk contractor repair the sidewalks there or refund the city, and that the Commissioner repair those sidewalks. | Work completed | |
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200051
| 5 | 200051 | Order | That Commissioner of Public Works repair the broken utility light at 1036 Broadway. | Work completed | |
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200036
| 5 | 200036 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works report to this Board on plans to repave the Community Path between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue, and fix the damaged section near Willow Avenue. | Work completed | |
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200035
| 5 | 200035 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works cut the curb at the Warwick Street elbow by the Community Path Extension ramp (as promised as part of the Maxwell’s Green development), and provide the public a chance to comment on the proposed design. | Work completed | |
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200034
| 5 | 200034 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the three (of six) bollards that have come unglued on the Lowell Street bridge sidewalk at the end of the Community Path Extension ramp. | Work completed | |
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199961
| 5 | 199961 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works dispose of the trash in barrels on Cross Street East, by the Stop and Shop. | Work completed | |
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199960
| 5 | 199960 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works install new benches in the park area of Bryant Manor. | Work completed | |
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199953
| 5 | 199953 | Order | 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. | Work completed | |
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199950
| 5 | 199950 | Order | That the Director of SPCD (Transportation) update the Ward 5 Alderman on the planned reconstruction of Cedar Street between Broadway and Highland Avenue. | Work completed | |
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200087
| 5 | 200087 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 9/10/15. | Work completed | |
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199245
| 5 | 199245 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works provide this Board with the street paving plan for the upcoming season. | Work completed | |
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199360
| 5 | 199360 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/23/15. | Work completed | |
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198944
| 5 | 198944 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean the stairs and surrounding area from Mystic Housing to the Healey School. | Work completed | |
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199359
| 5 | 199359 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 4/9/15. | Work completed | |
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198729
| 5 | 198729 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the sidewalk on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manor to Citizen’s Bank. | Work completed | |
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198351
| 5 | 198351 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the street light at Harvard and Monmouth Streets. | Work completed | |
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198575
| 5 | 198575 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works contact the appropriate utility company regarding low hanging wires at the corner of Columbus and Bonner Avenues. | Work completed | |
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198778
| 5 | 198778 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 3/12/15. | Work completed | |
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198442
| 5 | 198442 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works look into the deployment of plow arm extensions, which can be lowered to clear driveways that have had snow plowed into them, and report to this Board about their potential use here. | Work completed | |
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198602
| 5 | 198602 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 2/12/15. | Work completed | |
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198381
| 5 | 198381 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works note the lack of repairs to the city's streetlamps, as previously noted at this Board's last meeting, and attend the next meeting of the this Board’s Public Utilities and Works Committee with the streetlamp maintenance vendor. | Work completed | |
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198399
| 5 | 198399 | Mayor's Communication | Requesting to appear before this Board to discuss the City's economic outlook and planning. | Work completed | |
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198420
| 5 | 198420 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 1/8/15. | Work completed | |
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198352
| 5 | 198352 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamp in front of 58 Dartmouth Street. (2nd Request) | Work completed | |
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198316
| 5 | 198316 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works arrange for the ash trees on Chapel Street, and citywide, if necessary, be treated to prevent the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. | Work completed | |
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198315
| 5 | 198315 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works repair the street lamps at the locations described within. | Work completed | |
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198215
| 5 | 198215 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works advise the Ward 7 Alderman on eliminating water pooling at 128 Powderhouse Blvd., caused by the new raised intersection at Powderhouse Blvd. and Packard Ave. | Work completed | |
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198280
| 5 | 198280 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works schedule another yard waste pickup this month, and report to this Board whether yard waste pickupsc can be extended through December in the future. | Work completed | |
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198421
| 5 | 198421 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/25/14. | Work completed | |
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198195
| 5 | 198195 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works communicate with state snow removal agencies to ensure that state properties, such as Foss Park and Sullivan Square, are having snow removed in an expedient manner. | Work completed | |
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198110
| 5 | 198110 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the street light that was removed 4 years ago at 72 Curtis Street. | Work completed | |
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198156
| 5 | 198156 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works attach an explanatory tag to bicycles that are suspected of being abandoned to provide due notice to owners of impending removal. | Work completed | |
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198256
| 5 | 198256 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 11/13/14. | Work completed | |
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198092
| 5 | 198092 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works appear before this Board with a list of sidewalks that will be redone with new ADA accessibility under the $2,700,000 bonding recently approved. | Work completed | |
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197984
| 5 | 197984 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the broken and upraised sidewalk panels on Warren Avenue from Properzi Manner to Citizens Bank. | Work completed | |
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197972
| 5 | 197972 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works complete all work before the winter in the Magoun Square neighborhood on the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin at Berwick and Hinckley Streets and also at Fennell and Hinckley Streets. | Work completed | |
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197883
| 5 | 197883 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works direct the developers of 143 and 181 Cedar Street to repair the sidewalks in front of their properties. | Work completed | |
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197892
| 5 | 197892 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works replace the sidewalk panel in front of 7 Belmont Place. (Second request) | Work completed | |
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198025
| 5 | 198025 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/23/14. | Work completed | |
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197873
| 5 | 197873 | Order | That the Director of SPCD and the DPW Commissioner update this Board on the lower Broadway construction, including e a timeline for completion, updates on any problems and explanations of tree selections and trash barrel distributions. | Work completed | |
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197905
| 5 | 197905 | Officer's Communication | DPW Commissioner responding to various Board Orders submitted 10/9/14. | Work completed | |
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197793
| 5 | 197793 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure that the street, sidewalk, handicapped ramp and catch basin work at Berwick and Hinckley Streets is completed before winter. | Work completed | |
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