Town of Needham PLUS

There are 2 drains on Wachusett that have not flowed properly in several years and continuously back up. Requesting drains be cleared in anticipation of more rain and is there a plan to address the drainage issues to accommodate anticipated heavy rains.

We have a manhole in our backyard. Due to the rain yesterday, the manhole was back flowing with tons of water into our yard and eventually our basement - causing us to have waist deep water in our basement and yard. We’d request the manhole to be looked at as soon as possible.

August 8th Flood

Currently this is my backyard due to a storm drain that runs from Virginia Rd to Greendale Ave through our backyard. Every year it get worse.

Storm drain was a double grate which was working well and was changed to a single and recently asphalt was built up around drain. It is no longer draining well in even a normal rain storm resulting in ponding in the road. On August 8 we had a flood in the garage. Please, please change it back to a double grate. The storm drain is in the middle of the road.

During the Aug 8, 2023 storm, 2 properties (34 and 40 Burnside Rd.) which border my property (45 Bennington St.) were flooded with several feet of water. This resulted in my fence bordering both of these properties being submerged in 2-3 feet of water for 6-8 hours. While there was no immediate impact to my fence, I'm concerned that the prolonged exposure to water will result in accelerated rotting of both the fence posts and portion of the fence that was submerged.

the downpour has caused flooding at the south end of Eaton Rd, near the intersection with Harris Ave.

Tree falling into sink hole due to August 8 storm damage. Sink hole previously submitted. No repair as of yet. Causing further damage to surrounding trees.

August 8th floods