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Home My Public Portal Aboutrfi 09-11-2012 kounelis4. Hand,JoAnna From: Driscoll, Michael Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10;23 AM To: Osmond, Marsha; Hand, JoAnne Cc: Parsons, Raeleen; Tracy, Thomas; Mee, Gerald; Dpwdept; Magoon, Steven Subject: Councilor Kounelis Request (LED Lights in Coolidge Square) Please include in today's Misc Items to Council, thanks. As further developments occur, we will advise. From: Parsons, Raeleen Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:20 AM To: Driscoll, Michael Cc: Tracy, Thomas; Mee, Gerald; Dpwdqpt; Magoon, Steven Subject: Councilor Kounelis Request (LED Lights in Coolidge Square) Dear Sir: In response to your request for an update on the subject, I offer the following: As you know, a request was made by Councilor Kounelis, followed up with a few telephone conversations, to have some LED lights installed in Coolidge Square to test the lighting situation. On numerous occasions since the request, I spoke to Mr. George Woodbury (consultant working with Watertown and Arlington overseeing the LED Retrofits) about finding the right light fixture that would retrofit to the existing light fixture in that area. Given the complexity of the style light fixture in Coolidge Square, it has proven to be a challenge for Mr. Woodbury to immediately respond to me with what type fixture can be retrofitted. During the time given to Mr. Woodbury to come up with a plan of action, the DPW has identified available funds to finance the work. During my last conversation with Mr. Woodbury on Tuesday, July 17th and upon my return from vacation, he mentioned sending someone from his team to Coolidge square to provide him with feedback on the light fixtures. I have yet to hear back since our last conversation and an email I sent earlier today. I will continue to update you as information becomes available. Regards, Raeleen UP -D Raeleen Parsons, MCPPO Director of Purchasing Town of Watertown. Town Hall 149 Main Street • Watertown, MA 02472 617-972-6414 Papas, Valerie From: Osmond, Marsha Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 9:01 AM To: Town Councilors; Driscoll, Michael Cc: Hand, JoAnna Subject: FW: Councilor Kounelis Request Good Morning, On behalf of Mr. Driscoll Regards, Marsha -4 From: Driscoll, Michael Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 12:26 PM To: Hand, JoAnna; Osmond, Marsha Cc: Parsons, Raeleen; Mee, Gerald; Dpwdept; Magoon, Steven; Tracy, Thomas; Marshall, Phyllis Subject: Councilor Kounelis Request Please include in the next Misc Items to Council, thanks. From: Parsons, Raeleen Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 4:08 PM To: Driscoll, Michael Cc: Mee, Gerald; Dpwdept; McGoldrick, Pamela Subject: Councilor Kounelis Request Good Afternoon: 1-0; 7awN meavivt' PRtSPO u.. PE Miuw or,3 t9L 67 , 521 TUS of Coou;DC S6 ttcyyT Please know that today Councilor Kounelis called my office to request that 1 speak with Gerry Mee about having a "test sample" of LED lights installed at Coolidge Square. I contacted Mr. Mee and we discussed what type of light pole and fixture might be needed in that area and also talked about funding the additional work. I indicated that I would call the installer, which I did, and ask for assistance with this request. George Woodbury of Republic ITS reported that the style pole in Coolidge Square are "shorter" than average poles with "shoe -box" style fixtures. Mr. Woodbury indicated that he would need a couple of weeks to research available retrofits for the particular light fixture and would report back to me with the cost and timeline for the installation. Please know too that I did receive a call from a resident inquiring why not all the lights were retrofitted. The simplest answer is that funding only allowed for retrofit to just over half of the Town Owned lights. Neighborhoods of high density and population were chosen for retrofits from East to West of Town. The main thoroughfares were not part of the retrofits as these lights are larger and more costly to retrofit. Mr. Woodbury is working on his final report to the Town of the streets lights that were retrofitted this round. I requested that Mr. Woodbury provide the Town with a list and cost estimate for the remaining lights in Town for Its future use. Moments ago I spoke with Councilor Kounelis and reported to her the above. I will report further as more information is available. Regards, Raeleen Raeleen Parsons, MCPPO 1 //A g74Tvs December 29, 2011 Gerald Mee Super, Watertown DPW Orchard St Watertown, MA 02472 RE: Ongoing Sewage and Drainage issues on Keith Street Dear Mr. Mee, up- yiae I would like to draw your attention to the drainage conditions that exist on Keith Street at #26 and #27 which has been well documented with your office over the years. In particular we need to address the sewage back up issue at this location. Many times we have had to call your office to have someone come out and take care of the cleaning of the sewer. This past winter while we were on vacation there was sewage backup that ended up In our basement again at 27 Keith Street. My son, Mark Pettiglio, notified me In Florida at which time I called your department concerning this matter. Men from your department cleaned the main sewer backup and my son cleaned the basement. This sewage and drainage problem has been an ongoing Issue since day one. Our property at 27 Keith Street was built in 1966, my wife and I raised our children here from the day it was built and we continue to live here today. During this time we have had to call your department repeatedly to try and alleviate these problems. Just recently, on December 21, 2011, we had to call because we had a back up in our basement again. Someone from your department did come to clear It up. The point Is we had to call again for someone to come out. This is an ongoing issue and something must be done to rectify it. At the very least the sewer and drain should be checked on a regular basis by your department. I know years ago it was checked daily; perhaps checking it on a monthly basis would keep the drain from backing up into our basement. In conclusion, I am requesting your consideration in granting us some relief. The drainage and sewage system need to be reconstructed. The manhole Itself Is in disrepair with bricks failing Into it. We have been quite patient in dealing with this messy Issue but feel It is time that the town took responsibility for providing us with proper sewer and drainage systems. Sinc rely Aifre Pettiglio 27 Keith Street Cc: Town Clerk, Angeline Kounelis j wN J�vn/a 49_r MASSACHUSETTS BASED MEMBER DRIVEN January 20, 2012 Alfred Pettiglio 27 Keith Street Watertown, MA 02472 RE: Our Member: ' Claim Number: Date of -Loss: .--- Loss Location: Dear Mr. Pettiglio: Town of Watertown M12GL68526 12/21/2011 27 Keith Street MIIA Member Services 15 Cabot Road Woburn, MA 01801-1003 TEL (800) 526-6442 FAX (781) 376-9907 www.emiia.org Please be advised, MIIA Property & Casualty administers the insurance for the Town of Watertown. At this time, we are in the process of determining the cause of the loss. This information is necessary to determine if the Town of Watertown is legally liable for this unfortunate incident. 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