Town of Needham PLUS

Utility wires across sidewalk

For several weeks, all of the heavy construction equipment for the new gas main project have been parked on Oakland Ave. That now includes a large pile of dirt, which is creating a huge mess. It seems this construction is to go on for some time, and I request that a better place (non-residential) be found to park the vehicles and mess they leave behind. There is the parking lot right across the street that seems appropriate. I realize this is Eversource and their contractors, but the town must have given permission for the overnight 24/7 parking of the vehicles. Thank you for your time.

Wires down on road.

A wire is now low hanging due to the storm.

The light has been dug up and broken by the flagpole.

Hanging fiber optic splice case (?maybe?) Dangerous if hit or bumped or kids bothering it?

In front of my house and driveway is a decaying, leaning poll, there is a new poll installed right beside it. We are worried about the leaning poll collapsing, perhaps onto our driveway, into our fence or onto our home.

When trying to pull into oncoming traffic on Highland Avenue from Wexford Street, there are bushes planted in the corner of the Speedway Gas property that prevent you from having a clear view of oncoming traffic. I find it increases the danger of an accident. I’ve notified the town of this in the past on 7/22/18 (SeeClickFix # 4705263) with no resolution. The Assistant Town Engineer said on 8/16/18 they has requested that the property owner either remove or trim the bushes, neither has been done. The bushes don't add anything to the business's appeal, other than to obstruct traffic in a highly congested area. Thanks

Resident called said cable wires are hanging low...will report

Received a call from an avid cyclist and resident of Needham that wanted to report low gas boxes that need to be adjusted in the roadway that are hazardous to cyclists. Have also reported to Eversource gas.

Long looped wire hanging from utility pole all the way to the sidewalk creating a hazard for pedestrians