by Julia Malakie | Jul 7, 2017 | Department of Public Works, Newton, Newton Centre, Public safety, streets and sidewalks |
While walking the stretch of Beacon Street encompassing DPW’s requested 29 tree removals a couple of weeks ago, I had a closeup look at a stretch where sidewalk and curb reconstruction was already completed, at the former South Pacific plaza. (Where current food...
by Julia Malakie | May 18, 2017 | Newton, streets and sidewalks |
The DPW war on trees continues. Remember those 35 trees removed for sidewalk reconstruction on Adams Street? There is now a similar request to remove “approximately 33 trees” on a stretch of Beacon Street in Waban for sidewalk reconstruction. One example...
by Julia Malakie | Sep 5, 2016 | Newton |
There will be an unusual tree removal hearing this Wednesday, September 7, beginning at 6:30pm, at the Sons of Italy, 196 Adams Street in Nonantum. Unusual, because most tree removal hearings, which are required under state law (MGL Chapter 87) before removal of a...
by Keith E. Jacaobson | Mar 11, 2015 | City Hall, Snow |
I thought everyone was supposed to clear their sidewalks. Homeowners, businesses, and the city too. This stretch of sidewalk on Walnut Street, is frequently used by high school students and others. Located at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue, across from City... by Greg Reibman | Dec 19, 2014 | Newton |
The City of Somerville has just adopted a new sidewalk shoveling ordinance which not only increases fine, but will mark scofflaws’ properties with large “Scarlet Letter” inspired placards, Wicked Local Somerville reports. … inspectional services will put “large,... by Greg Reibman | Oct 11, 2014 | Newton |
The League of Women Voters Newton have sent the following letter to our city leaders. I’ve added the both emphasis Dear Mayor Warren, President Lennon and Members of the Board of Aldermen: The League of Women Voters of Newton (LWVN) strongly supports a...
by Jerry Reilly | Dec 16, 2013 | development |
I second Colleen’s comment about grass sidewalks on the other thread! I don’t see why they should be exempted from the snow-shovelling ordinance. I’ve been looking for time to write about this newly-sodded sidewalk on Murray Road near me. Perhaps not...