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Darrensager
Citizen
Username: Darrensager
Post Number: 44
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 10:41 pm: |     |
I need help from a town official about the town's policy of keeping a sidewalk clear. My problem is with a 10 foot section right in front of the office building at 111 Dunnell Road. Those who take care of the property have let the shrubbery overtake the sidewalk. It's difficult enough for one person to get past. For two people, its impossible. I've said something to the landscapers who take care of the property, and they have ignored me on both occasions. I've spoken to a number of my neighbors who go past it everyday to get to the train, and they are equally frustrated. Can someone please tell me what can be done about it, thank you.
Darren Sager |
Joancrystal
Citizen
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 911
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 16, 2002 - 12:57 pm: | |
Darren:
I know what you mean. Sometimes when I am out walking in Maplewood, I am tempted to get out a machete. Overgrown folliage spilling onto and over sidewalks is a problem all over town; not just on Dunnell Road. Same goes for poorly maintained sidewalks and homeowners who insist on parking on the sidewalk portions of their driveways.
On the one hand, we are being encouraged to walk around town more so that the air pollution and parking problems can be reduced. On the other hand, walking along some sidewalks is akin to walking on an obstacle course.
If each of us took greater care of the public access portions of our property and showed some added consideration for our neighbors a post such as yours would have been unnecessary.
I really don't know what the town can practically do to remedy the overall problem, given staffing and budget constraints. |
Eb1154
Citizen
Username: Eb1154
Post Number: 219
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 - 6:49 pm: | |
The code official can issue a warning and then a summons. |
Joancrystal
Citizen
Username: Joancrystal
Post Number: 919
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 20, 2002 - 7:17 pm: | |
Eb1154:
True but the town code official can't be everywhere. To really solve the problem, the code official has to rely on complaints received and how many town residents feel comfortable "turning in their neighbors"?
If we all show a little respect for each other by taking better care of our property, there would be far fewer instances in which such a warning or summons would be necessary. |
Ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 440
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 1:08 am: | |
Joan,
Yes, wouldn't that be nice if we could all show respect for each other.... however, I believe that such a suggestion is a perfect example of Ideal vs. Real.
Darren, I would forget about speaking to the landscaper. Ask those equally frustrated neighbors of yours to join you to speak directly to, or write to the owner of the property and state your concerns. I would be surprised if the owner, after being made aware of the problem, would refuse to clear the sidewalk.
A good honest and friendly effort on your part should resolve the problem. If anyone in your group feels uncomfortable about communicating with your neighbors, I would be happy to do it with you.
It's true, the town code officials can't be everywhere. Therefore, going to the code officials should only be necessary when someone out and out refuses to cooperate. Good luck. |
Timmeh
Citizen
Username: Timmeh
Post Number: 467
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 1:32 am: | |
Are the Owners the Knights Who Say Ni? |
Edmay
Citizen
Username: Edmay
Post Number: 699
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 1:42 am: | |
Timmeh? Can you hear me? |
Sideshowbob
Citizen
Username: Sideshowbob
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 21, 2002 - 12:07 pm: | |
I agree that the code officials can't be everywhere yet:
- they do show up in the fall (right ahead of sidewalk repair guys) to issue violations for hairline cracks in your sidewalk
- they do show up in early spring (right ahead of calls from landscaping companies) to issue violations for overgrown shrubs in your backyard
Seems like the best approach is a friendly talk with the property owner. |
Toad
Real Name
Username: Toad
Post Number: 63
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 5:50 am: | |
Re: 111 Dunnell Road
I am a 325 pound woman and I have no problem negotiating between that telephone pole and the bushes. Geez, how much space do you need? |
Eb1154
Citizen
Username: Eb1154
Post Number: 220
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 6:13 pm: | |
Toad,
Girlfriend,I am so proud of you. How did you loose 125lbs in such a short time. Now if I can only get you to come out of the closet.
Hugs and Kisses!!!
Jenny |
Cfa
Citizen
Username: Cfa
Post Number: 571
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 5:01 am: | |
Toad,
If you're 325 pounds, you're most likely not walking anywhere!  |
Toad
Real Name
Username: Toad
Post Number: 65
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 - 5:46 am: | |
Cfa-I get around fine. Carbo load a dozen or so Twinkies and I'm rollin'. |
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