City of Medford PLUS

Open Issues: 1,402 • Closed Issues: 24,814 • Acknowledged Issues: 1,296
  • 95 Otis Street Medford, Massachusetts, 02155 - Medford
    Street flooding because water doesn’t go down catch basin
  • 95 Grant Ave Medford MA 02155, United States - Medford
    Since the sidewalks were replaced, water keeps pooling up into ice Tenants keep breaking ice up over and over Keeps pooling It's a hazard and needs to be fixed Bad enough the company destroyed the retaining wall when tearing up the old sidewalks Now we are dealing with this
  • Norwich Cir Medford, Massachusetts, 02155 - Medford

    This is erosion from Norwich Circle, probably from the grass strip on the westbound side of Norwich Circle where it slopes down to Grove Street. There is gully forming where there used to be a grass strip on Norwich Circle.

    Sand, native pebbles, and gravel washing down onto Grove Street. Probably OK to leave it. But it might be better to use the natural sediments to re-fill the gully on the grass strip, i.e. sweep them manually and then transport them by wheelbarrow the short distance.

    The grass strip between the sidewalk and road is perhaps public property. But perhaps the abutter(s) could be encouraged to maintain it.

    Mechanical sweeping has probably missed the sediments on the right side (in the photo). The similar sediments across the street are new.

    I believe I recently saw this exact same issue tersely posted earlier on this site but was unable to find it and it was closed to comments. I wanted to add a photo.

  • 100 Winthrop Street Medford, Massachusetts, 02155 - Medford
    The water drain is located on the raised crosswalk and thus higher than street level. For years, water discharge from the nearby building has frequently run to the street and pooled next to the drain. Unaware pedestrians on the sidewalk get splashed and I've witnessed cyclists wipe out on the resulting black ice during winter.
  • 59 College Avenue Medford, Massachusetts, 02155 - Medford
    This home has its sump pump discharge going right onto the sidewalk. Year round there is either wet, slimy water on the sidewalk that is slippery or in the winter it is icy. Can the resident be asked to move the discharge pipe so it is not causing a hazard for residents walking by. Also, the property has a low apple tree that overhangs onto the sidewalk. My husband was scratched on his face walking by the other day. Can the city trim this or is this the responsibility of the homeowner. Thank you!
  • 64–76 E Albion St Medford MA 02155, Statele Unite ale Americii - Medford
    The grate for catch basin right in front of Columbus Park's basketball court needs to be cleaned of leaves to allow the street to drain. The water was too deep and the leaves to heavy for me to make a dent, can DPW please come and clear this area? Thanks!
  • 42.41150 -71.12174 - Medford
    several of the drainage basins on Winthrop Street have been Drain basins have been clogged for years, and are causing serious hazards to cyclist pedestrians and automotives. Water floods down the hill during rain storms and causes icing during the cold winter months.
  • 17 Medford Street Medford, Massachusetts, 02155 - Medford
    Sidewalk has been a sheet of ice for days. it's impossible to pass with pets, kids and for the elderly. A cone isn't going to cut it. This house needs to or the city needs to address the situation. Its unsafe to be forced to walk in the street with oncoming cars speeding by
  • 35 Marion St Medford MA 02155, United States - Medford
    More flooding on Marion Street from the storm - drains need to be evaluated soon before this continues
  • 2–24 Newbern Ave Medford MA 02155, United States - Medford
    Basements have been flooded on Newbern Ave for over 20 years every time a heavy rain storm happens. What is going on with the drainage and sewers in this location. It must be addressed. Residents basements have been destroyed due to this issue. Please look into this and advise residents of Newbern Ave
  • 20 Sherwood Rd Medford MA 02155, United States - Medford

    Hello,

    We bought our house at 20 Sherwood Rd in 2016. Since then, every time there is a very heavy rain storm, we’ve seen a gigantic pond of water form in front of our house. This picture is from this past week when the tropical storm came through. The water got so deep, that it came all the way up our front lawn and was against our house’s foundation. The owner of 16 Sherwood Rd said she has been reporting this issue for years. Can the city look into ways to improve the drainage for this area? It’s extremely concerning to us, and I think the solution needs to go beyond just pumping the sewer drains more often (though that is helpful) If we accidentally leave a car parked in front of our house during a heavy rainstorm, it will likely be severely damaged. When we bought our house, we were not made aware of this issue, and we are not in a designated flood zone, so we feel the City should help us out with this issue.

    Thanks for your support!

    Kevin Shpritzer

  • 20 Sherwood Rd Medford MA 02155, United States - Medford
    Hello, during the heavy rainstorm on Saturday 10/30, the street in front of 16-20 Sherwood Rd flooded The floodwater deposited tons of wet leaves and mud all over the street Is there any way a crew or a street cleaner truck can clean up the street? Even if the neighbors all got together to clean it up, we don't have anywhere to put the debris Thank you!,