Southwest Corridor Park - Assessment Dashboard Report




I.Concerns/Issues - With Responses/Updates/Milestones

#Date Priority Code (See KEY below)COMMENTS, CONCERNS AND ISSUESAny Updates or Milestones?
13/23/2024
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23/23/2024
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33/23/2024
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43/23/2024
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53/23/2024
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Gardens | 1... |
63/23/2024
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Gardens | 1... |
73/23/2024
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83/23/2024
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Lighting | 1... |
93/23/2024
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103/23/2024
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113/23/2024
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123/23/2024
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133/23/2024
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143/23/2024
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Sports | 1... |
152/22/2024
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162/22/2024
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172/22/2024
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182/22/2024
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192/22/2024
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202/22/2024
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212/22/2024
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222/22/2024
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232/22/2024
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242/22/2024
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252/22/2024
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262/22/2024
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272/22/2024
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282/22/2024
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291/23/2024
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301/23/2024
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311/23/2024
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321/23/2024
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331/23/2024
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Gardens | 1... |
341/23/2024
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351/23/2024
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361/23/2024
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Lighting | 1... |
371/23/2024
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381/23/2024
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391/23/2024
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401/23/2024
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411/23/2024
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421/23/2024
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Sports | 1... |
4312/19/2023
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4412/19/2023
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4512/19/2023
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4612/19/2023
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4712/19/2023
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4812/19/2023
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4912/19/2023
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5012/19/2023
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Lighting | 1... |
5112/19/2023
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5212/19/2023
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5312/19/2023
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5412/19/2023
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5512/19/2023
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5612/19/2023
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Sports | 1... |
5711/19/2023
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5811/19/2023
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5911/19/2023
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6011/19/2023
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6111/19/2023
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Gardens | 1... |
6211/19/2023
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Gardens | 1... |
6311/19/2023
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6411/19/2023
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Lighting | 1... |
6511/19/2023
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Maintenance | 1... |
6611/19/2023
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6711/19/2023
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Playgrounds | 1... |
6811/19/2023
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Safety | 1... |
6911/19/2023
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Signage | 1... |
7011/19/2023
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Sports | 1... |
719/20/2023
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729/20/2023
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739/20/2023
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749/20/2023
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759/20/2023
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769/20/2023
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779/20/2023
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789/20/2023
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Lighting | 1... |
799/20/2023
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809/20/2023
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819/20/2023
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Playgrounds | 1... |
829/20/2023
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839/20/2023
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849/20/2023
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858/21/2023
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868/21/2023
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878/21/2023
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888/21/2023
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898/21/2023
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908/21/2023
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918/21/2023
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928/21/2023
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938/21/2023
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948/21/2023
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958/21/2023
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968/21/2023
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978/21/2023
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988/21/2023
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Sports | 1... |
997/22/2023
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1007/22/2023
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1017/22/2023
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1027/22/2023
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1037/22/2023
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1047/22/2023
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1057/22/2023
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1067/22/2023
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Lighting | 1... |
1077/22/2023
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1087/22/2023
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1097/22/2023
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1107/22/2023
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1117/22/2023
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1127/22/2023
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Sports | 1... |
1136/22/2023
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1146/22/2023
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1156/22/2023
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1166/22/2023
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1176/22/2023
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1186/22/2023
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1196/22/2023
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1206/22/2023
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1216/22/2023
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1226/22/2023
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1236/22/2023
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1246/22/2023
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1256/22/2023
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1266/22/2023
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Sports | 1... |
1279/24/2022
Priority CodePriority CodePriority Code
Dog Walking | There have been issues with off-leash dogs in various sections of the park, with the issues varying season-by-season. ... |
1289/24/2022
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Dog Walking | Neighbors in the JP (especially) and also at Mission Deck have been advocating for off-leash dog park space. (long-time ongiong discussions)... |
1298/31/2022
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Lighting | The Basketball court next to Stony Brook station could use some better lighting because it can get really dark when playing there at night.... |
1308/31/2022
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Sports | The Basketball court next to Stony Brook station is in bad shape. Many people like me use it but it can be difficult and dangerous to play on because of the damaged pavement. I know a few people who have gotten seriously injured from the cracks in the ground.... |
1318/26/2022
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Bike/Walking Path | In two recent community meetings, in two different neighborhoods, I heard (1.) an older neighbor mentioned that she and her husband, both walking with canes, had a near-miss with cyclists who was riding in Section 1 of the park near Mass Ave., at a high speed. (2.) A younger neighbor asked if there... |
1328/26/2022
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Bike/Walking Path | The recent patches left an uneven surface; hoping that it will be smoothed out.... |
1338/13/2022
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| Park Neighbor, Park User / Park Visitor, Park Commuter (walking, biking, etc.)... |
1348/13/2022
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| There has been an increase in motorized vehicles along the swcorridor park and is dangerous ... |

9/27/2022 8:09:44 AM | | | This is an issue in state parks everyone; see the e-bike memo on the PMAC documents page.

1358/13/2022
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| There are many sections that need to have the pot holes fixed... |

9/24/2022 7:41:20 AM | | | David Wean and Jennifer Leonard (PMAC) met with Gerald Autler and Amber Christoffson (DCR) to hear about next steps, and expect to see further path repairs.

8/26/2022 8:08:16 AM | | | Some initial patching took place August 19-21; during the first days of the orange line shutdown. More repairs are still needed and are expected.

1368/13/2022
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| Park Neighbor, Park User / Park Visitor, Park Commuter (walking, biking, etc.)... |
1377/22/2022
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| PMAC Neighborhood Representative... |
1387/22/2022
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| DCR Staff / Management, PMAC Leadership Team / PMAC Meeting Report... |
1397/22/2022
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| Community_Gardener,_Park_Commuter_(walking,_biking,_etc.)... |
1407/22/2022
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| Community Gardener, Park Commuter (walking, biking, etc.)... |
1417/19/2022
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| Disposal of dog waste is an increasing concern. Typically bins are filled by midday (WCanton -WNewton. Waste is left on the ground adding to the rat infestation issues. I understand plans are ongoing for improvements to the park. Designated pet waste disposal bins could help to alleviate this healt... |

7/22/2022 3:27:41 PM | | | John Burke met with park manager and exterminator.

1427/19/2022
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| Volunteer / Park Steward, Park Neighbor... |
1437/7/2022
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| PMAC Leadership Team / PMAC Meeting Report... |
1447/7/2022
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1457/5/2022
Priority CodePriority CodePriority Code
Community planning / Development / Transportation | We (PMAC members) are seeking information about the proposed Forest Hills MBTA Accessibility improvements.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | During our Sept. 16th bike-through we looked at this project.

7/5/2022 2:37:18 PM | | | Gerald Autler emailed Jennifer Leonard to say he will reach out to the MBTA and share updates soon. (6/27/2022)

1467/5/2022
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Community planning / Development / Transportation | We (PMAC members) are seeking information about the Ruggles MBTA improvements., specifically about how the changes will impact the bike/walking path.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | Gerald Autler shared information; DCR and MBTA and city are in conversation about fully using Columbus Ave. at this space.... more info to come.

7/5/2022 2:37:18 PM | | | PMAC members participated in a recent MBTA public meeting and will seek further follow-up.

1477/5/2022
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1487/5/2022
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Bike/Walking Path Conditions | Via social media and email, a cyclist reported an accident near Stony Brook, caused by the uneven path surface.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | See above.

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | Friday, July 1st, Jennifer Norwood (DCR) responded via email, thanking the writer for the report and saying that: "DCR is aware of the need to repair sections of the path, that work is included in our FY23 capital plan. We will work through PMAC to coordinate on public input on where short term fixes are needed. We are also launching a Master Planning process for the entire park this calendar year."

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | Friday, July 1st, Jennifer Norwood (DCR) responded via email, thanking the writer for the report and saying that: "DCR is aware of the need to repair sections of the path, that work is included in our FY23 capital plan. We will work through PMAC to coordinate on public input on where short term fixes are needed. We are also launching a Master Planning process for the entire park this calendar year."

1497/5/2022
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Dog Park | DCR staff and Carleton Court dog park volunteers met to discuss dog park re-surfacing and other work.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | DONE!! Scott Romney (PMAC / Carlton Court Dog Park / SWCPC) worked with Sandra Libby; resurfacing, water fountain, painting.

1507/5/2022
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Maintenance | Trash barrels are frequently overflowing. There are not enough trash barrels and the ones that are here need to be emptied much more frequently. Trash spills onto the ground and the rats have a fiest.. Complicating this is the fact that some barrels are frequently used for household trash disposal. ... |

9/24/2022 7:41:20 AM | | | John Burke (PMAC) continues to work with Ben & with the exterminator contractor. Park staff are providing extra trash collection during the week and exterminator has increased bait boxes. Residents and PMAC members are meanwhile hopeful for other (less toxic, more effective) rodent control options.

7/5/2022 2:37:18 PM | | | John Burke (PMAC) spoke with DCR staff during the Carleton Court dog park on-site meeting, and followed up with Ben Gedeon. While the trash collection contract is fixed in place, there are options to move trash barrels. Will follow-up further.

1517/5/2022
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Maintenance | Community gardeners in the Back Bay/South End have reported an issue with rats and request a rodent control box in the community garden.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | Done, and see above.

1527/5/2022
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1536/3/2022
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| Trash barrels need more frequent collection and household trash must be deterred. Rats are increasing.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | See above.

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | See above

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | See above

1546/3/2022
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1556/3/2022
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| Trash cans are overflowing and some are used for household trash. This is leading to a significant increase in rats.... |

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | See above

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | See above

1566/3/2022
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1575/16/2022
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| A number of lights are not working along the Corridor between Yarmouth St. and Follen St. Have been out for over a week.... |

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | Reported via mass.parks email and fixed.

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | Reported via mass.parks email and fixed.

1585/16/2022
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| The many beautiful new plants placed along the Corridor this spring are under stress due to the lack of water supply. The volunteers are carry water by hand from their homes to keep the plants alive.... |

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | Water was turned on during the week of May ___. Long-term solutions will be sought via the master planning process and the community garden infrastructure project.

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | Water was turned on during the week of May ___. Long-term solutions will be sought via the master planning process and the community garden infrastructure project.

1595/16/2022
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1605/16/2022
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1614/6/2022
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1624/5/2022
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1634/5/2022
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1643/6/2022
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Lighting | Many (most) of the lights are not working along the Corridor from W Canton to Follen St... |

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | Reported and fixed.

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | Reported and fixed.

1653/6/2022
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1662/10/2022
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1672/1/2022
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Landscaping | The corridor would benefit from an automatic irrigation system. Currently landscaping is watered by hand by volunteers on a catch as catch can basis. An ahutomatic system would allow for watering on an optimum schedule and at an optimum time of day. This would allow for efficient water use. ... |
1682/1/2022
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Safety | The park needs a security monitoring system. This is a linear urban park, open 24 hours per day, and subject to all of the safety issues one finds in an urban environment, including physical attacks, vandalism, and theft. Despite the extensive public use of this park, unlike other DCR parks, has no... |
1692/1/2022
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Signage | Dog waste on gardens and footpaths is increasing and wth it an increase in rats along the corridor. This is causing a public health hazard. Identified dog relief stations with a supply of waste disposal bags would help. Additional trash barrels are needed in the area around the dog park. ... |

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | See above.

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | See above.

1702/1/2022
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Signage | Signs are too small and outdated. Large and Bold signs are needed to warn of the health hazards of dog waste , the need to clean up after your dog, and the fines for failure to do so. ... |

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | Signage will be an item in the master planning process.

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | Signage will be an item in the master planning process.

1712/1/2022
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Signage | Signs are out of date and too small. Numbers to call for security issues are much in need of updating. ... |

7/5/2022 4:04:35 PM | | | See above. Phone numbers are up-to-date.

7/5/2022 2:41:46 PM | | | See above. Phone numbers are up-to-date.

1722/1/2022
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1731/9/2022
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| Trash Removal in Section 1 has remained the same frequency (2x per week) for the past 30 years, while population, park usage, and dog population has increased dramatically. Rats feed on dog feces in the barrels. We need 3 trash pickups per week. ... |
1741/9/2022
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1751/8/2022
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1761/8/2022
REQUEST
| We would like to paint a mural on the rail wall at Northampton Street. ... |
1771/8/2022
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Bike | Northampton Street. The slope leading off the station needs to be repaired.... |
1781/8/2022
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Dog Park | The Carleton Dog park needs to be resurfaced.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | Done - see above.

1791/8/2022
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Landscaping | Yew hedge at Wellington is dying, and not healthy for children in adjacent building with Asthma. Wish to have them removed.... |
1801/8/2022
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1811/8/2022
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Landscaping | Snow Removal today was excellent, but snow is piled on tender trees and shrubs. ... |
1821/8/2022
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Landscaping | park Drains need to be cleaned out. They are full and do not drain causing a serious trip/fall when freezing occurs... |
1831/8/2022
REQUEST
Landscaping | Request to aerate the soil in March/April... |
1841/8/2022
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Landscaping | Bricks on the patios on the park are popping up in many places and need to be fixed... |
1851/8/2022
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Safety | Rats. The exterminator stops his contract at the Basketball Court and we need him continuing down the Corridor... |
1861/8/2022
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1871/8/2022
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18812/7/2021
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18912/6/2021
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19012/6/2021
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19112/6/2021
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19210/5/2021
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19310/5/2021
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19410/5/2021
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| Gaps in the cobblestone strips at intersections... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | (Some have been paved over; more to be done.)

19510/5/2021
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19610/4/2021
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19710/4/2021
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1985/24/2021
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1995/24/2021
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2005/21/2021
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2014/27/2021
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| significant increase in bicycles using the path. Most are courteous. Many are not. ... |
2024/27/2021
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| Household trash is being left beside or on top of trash barrels. These bags then become torn apart by scavengers and or animals. This seems to occur weekly most notably at the intersection with West Newton. ... |
2034/27/2021
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| Signs encouraging the cleanup of dog waste need to be more prominent. The dog population has exploded. Landscaping is being impacted. Any consideration to designating dog relief sections along the parkland with poop bags provided?... |
2044/27/2021
Praise
| Not a concern but an observation—The landscaping along this section gets more stunning every year. The rose garden is spectacular. ... |
2054/27/2021
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2064/13/2021
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2074/13/2021
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2084/13/2021
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2094/3/2021
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2104/3/2021
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Signage | Some of the COVID / Social distancing signs are broken or missing, including a missing sign near the BlueBike station at Jackson Square.... |
2114/3/2021
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Overall / General | QUESTION: There was a plaque honoring WW II dead from JP that was originally on a Boulder along the extension at Forest Hills. The plaque has been missing for awhile. Is there any information about what happened and how to request that it be restored?... |
2124/2/2021
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Bike/Walking Paths | A wish list item: A long-time wish list item is for a curbcut at the spot in the park in the South End where Claremont Park bends right toward Columbus Ave. There is a steep curbstone at that spot, posing a barrier to people, whether biking or using a wheelchair, using a walker, riding a childr... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | Discussed in Sept. 16 bike-through.

2134/2/2021
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2144/1/2021
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2154/1/2021
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2164/1/2021
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2174/1/2021
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2184/1/2021
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2194/1/2021
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Bike/Walking Paths | Ralph W. noticed, and David W. reported to 311 on an issue with the walk signal at Green and Amory. 311 reported this as fixed. Text of 311 report: "Walk signal issue: When Green St has the green light, the concurrent walk signal displays, and counts down to zero when Green`s light turns red.... |

4/1/2021 3:36:50 PM | Bike/walking path road crossings | Bike/Walking Paths | 311 reported as fixed; David W. confirmed that it seems to be working as expected.

2204/1/2021
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2213/30/2021
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2223/29/2021
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2233/29/2021
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2243/28/2021
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Signage | The ONLY sign in the South End that mentions the park is the notice that you are entering the Southwest Corridor Reservation. We are not, and never have been a reservation, and the other lettering is wearing off. The sign should be removed, as names and brand names are important. And it is not the... |

3/29/2021 10:53:38 AM | | | Initial response via PMAC: Should this say "And it is not the [Pierre Lallement] bike path anymore anyhow."? If yes, the Pierre Lallement name raises lots of questions, as most people call the path simply the Southwest Corridor Park Bicycle Path (or Bike/Walking Paths). There have been some good conversations about this, although the name remains officially the Pierre Lallement Bike Path. About the larger question of the sign -- definitely worth looking at options.

2253/28/2021
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2263/28/2021
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Signage | The sign on Northampton Street needs to be removed, please. Please see photo. The Park has never been a Reservation, and the letters are eroding. ... |

4/13/2021 8:53:28 AM | | | (See comment above.)

2273/28/2021
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2283/24/2021
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2293/24/2021
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2313/14/2021
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2322/28/2021
COMPLETED
Sports | What is the status of the skateboard park project?... |

8/30/2021 | | | COMPLETED!

4/13/2021 8:53:28 AM | | | SWCP Skatepark construction officially started on April 12, 2021! (And DCR & PMAC have shared this news via social media and email, with lots of positive response!)

2/28/2021 1:41:37 PM | Skateboard Park | Sports | The skateboard project at Stony Brook is scheduled to start construction this spring. Watch for updates here, as well as on the project signage and on the DCR website.

2332/28/2021
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2342/22/2021
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2352/22/2021
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2362/8/2021
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2372/1/2021
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2381/26/2021
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2391/25/2021
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Bike/Walking Path | Behind Mass. Ave. station there is a speed-bump-like bump in the path that is very hard for wheelchair users, bicyclists or others to cross. There has been some work done on this spot but it still needs more work.... |
2401/25/2021
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2411/25/2021
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2421/15/2021
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2431/8/2021
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2441/6/2021
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2451/5/2021
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2461/5/2021
!THANK YOU!
Playgrounds | I love the new playground picnic tables!!... |

1/26/2021 9:32:44 AM | | | Thank you!

2471/5/2021
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Maintenance and Landsacaping | tree damage from storm - consider replacing trees that were cut down/fell down.... |
2481/5/2021
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Playgrounds | playground work at johnson - new benches and table installation - anchor bolts were not cut off flush - poses injury concern to barefoot people in spray deck areas - should be completed before 1 year warranty is up - SPring SUmmer 2021... |

1/26/2021 9:32:01 AM | | | Thank you for the report! Ben is addressing this with the DCR playground team.

2491/5/2021
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Playgrounds | spray deck rubber surface. was cut in locations for plumbing work completed after spraydeck rubber was complete - should be patched to match color and avoid tripping hazard... |

1/26/2021 9:32:01 AM | | | Thank you for the report! Ben is addressing this with the DCR playground team. Note that the rubber cannot be replaced until the weather warms up.

2501/5/2021
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2511/5/2021
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Bike/Walking Path | Several walking paths were barely usable in the Fall because of unraked leaves. They`re not wide enough for more than one person in non-COVID times but now there cannot be any obstructions/narrowing of paths in order for safe walking.... |
2521/5/2021
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Bike/Walking Path | The walking paths are too close to traffic in a few areas where cars, trucks, and buses pass walkers/runners only a few feet away from the path. Specifically, the section from Roxbury to Jackson is the worst offender because of the high speeds of traffic.... |

1/25/2021 12:21:51 PM | | | PMAC would like to address this in the mid-term via path stencils and striping and in the longer term via possible path re-design. See our survey results and recommendations on the SWCPC website bicycling page.

2531/5/2021
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Bike/Walking Path | Vehicles fail to yield to cyclists and pedestrians at several crossings throughout the Corridor from Forest Hills to Ruggles, especially the uncontrolled ones. Suggest better signage and enforcement to improve safety.... |

1/25/2021 12:21:51 PM | | | See our PMAC recommendations to BTD on the SWCPC website bicycling page.

2541/5/2021
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Lighting | A significant number of streetlamps were out over the summer. Some have been fixed/bulbs replaced but many still remain out.... |

1/6/2021 8:35:09 AM | | | At the January 5, 2021 PMAC meeting, DCR staff reported that the lighting replacement and refurbishment is continuing. (1.) As of now, most fixtures have been fixed but 150 light fixtures are still out, and will be refurbished rather than replaced, a slow process. (2.) The next section to be addressed will be at Jackson Square because the COVID testing site there overflows onto the paths at night, and the path is poorly lit. (3.) The issue began when all of the lights failed this summer due to a manufacturing defect. The lights, installed a few years ago, were under warranty, and so replacement parts, and now refurbished lights, are being shipped in batches from the manufacturer. Supply, shipping and COVID-related delays have made this a slow process. (4.) It is a normal part of the process that lights are on during the daytime during this repair phase. (5.) Missing light fixtures are those that have been sent to the manufacturer to be refurbished.

2551/5/2021
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2561/5/2021
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2571/5/2021
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Community Health and Safety | bicyclists along path riding too fast and often erratically while path is crowded with pedestrians... |
2581/5/2021
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Community Health and Safety | Bench at the end of Braddock Park is often littered with trash and needles. It is often a homeless encampment.... |
2591/5/2021
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Maintenance and Landscaping | trash, dead leaves are accumulating along the sides of the path (gutters)... |
2601/5/2021
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Maintenance and Landscaping | Brick pavers are missing by the W. Newton St. section and cold patch has been used to fill in the holes. This is very unsightly... |
2611/5/2021
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Signage | There aren`t enough signs asking people to clean up after their dogs and warning of the health hazard of failure to do so... |
2621/5/2021
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2631/5/2021
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Lighting | We know that lighting repairs have been going on since summer; and continue to hear concerns from park users.... |
2641/5/2021
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2651/4/2021
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Maintenance and Landscaping | There is a long-time drainage problem in the area along the tracks along Lawndale Street. The water (and ice) make it hard for park users to walk, run, dog-walk, etc., along this pathway. ... |

8/30/2021 | | | Work was completed during summer 2021 to add gravel, re-level the ground, and clean drains.

5/21/2021 8:39:26 AM | | | As an interesting landscape and engineering question -- here is a link to an old map of the Stony Brook drainage area, showing perhaps a tributary stream into Stony Brook. https://collections.leventhalmap.org/search/commonwealth:cj82m029n

5/21/2021 8:22:38 AM | | | The park manager has asked that this drain cleaning be prioritized. Meanwhile, we are learning more about the causes of the drainage issue (slope, water-table-level) and recognize that it is more than a drain-cleaning issue. This area is widely used, but was not designed as a pathway and has some features that make the water/ice/mud a common issue. A thought to consider -- is a rain garden or other strategy feasible and worth considering? (NOTE: This is rated a "2" in the last criteria because while drain cleaning is a first step, other things like a rain garden could be considered.

1/8/2021 11:43:28 AM | | | There was discussion about this issue at the Jan. 5th 2021 PMAC meeting. DCR has a drain cleaning contractor who is stretched across multiple parks; DCR is aware of our concerns.

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2671/4/2021
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Community Health and Safety | Safety... |

1/6/2021 8:40:20 AM | | | There was discussion about these concerns at the Jan. 5 2021 PMAC meeting. New cameras are being installed by BHA; MSP has been asked to prioritize this area; BPD provided a brief update about meetings and coordination.

2681/4/2021
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Community Health and Safety | To Boston police... |
2691/4/2021
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2721/3/2021
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2731/3/2021
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Bike/Walking Path | the bike/ped. path system needs better markings to provide visual cues to users and promote safety awareness.... |

9/24/2022 7:48:59 AM | | | (AGREE - see striping/stenciling plan)

2741/3/2021
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Community Health and Safeety | Many park users, including many older teens and adults (including park workers) don`t wear masks, even when in proximity to others.... |
2751/3/2021
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Maintenance and Landscaping | Johnson ball field has drainage issues.... |
2761/3/2021
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2771/3/2021
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Bike/Walking Path | Granite strips near each intersection to be removed.... |

II.General Updates and Milestones

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#Date Most Recent Updates and Milestones
11/8/2021