City of Malden PLUS

There is a significant volume of overgrown weeds and saplings obstructing the public sidewalk, forcing pedestrians to step off the curb and into the roadway to pass through. This creates a serious safety hazard, particularly for elderly individuals, some of whom rely on canes (!!), walking home with groceries from Stop & Shop.

It is unacceptable that this issue persists despite another request submitted in July by another witness to this negligence. No action appears to have been taken. If a pedestrian or motorist is injured while attempting to navigate this obstructed section of sidewalk, will the city accept liability?

If the property owner continues to neglect their obligation, they should be cited and fined accordingly. However, it is ultimately the city’s responsibility to ensure that public walkways and the air space above them remain clear and safe for use.

This is a photo to be added to the initial overgrowth request.
Please act on this. Thanks

This property is all overgrown--great place for the creatures to hide!!

The grass is overgrown. Is not good to have this property not cleaned. Is creating an unhealthy environment. There was a dead mouse on the side close to my fence.

Please have someone tell the 7-11 to remove the weeds from the dumpster area and the back of the store. They are very tall.

Bush over growth to sidewalk. Tree canopy too low.

Overgrowth here makes the sidewalk dangerously narrow on a blind corner

This is on Harvard St. As you round the corner you can see how much overgrowth there is onto the sidewalk and almost to the postal box. Can this overgrowth be cut back so that you can walk by easily? This overgrowth is on property at 369-371 Bryant Street.

Bush grown over property line unto sidewalk. Please inform owner to cut it back accordingly.

Significant overgrowth making it hard to walk on the sidewalk especially with a stroller or any assistive device.

Overgrowth extending onto sidewalk pass