Who Shovels No Man’s Land?

By Matt Conti on Wed, Jan. 30, 2013 in Clean Streets

A longtime NEWF reader asks about snow shoveling responsibilities in areas that are not in front of specific properties, nor in public parks or plazas. A perect example in the North End / Waterfront is the stretch on Atlantic Ave. between Lewis Wharf and the Sail Loft / Commercial Wharf.

This had been nagging me, literally, for years. This sidewalk is a no man’s land. It is never shoveled, ever. How can I find out who is responsible for clearing the sidewalk at this location?

Unshoveled Snow in No Man’s Land on Atlantic Ave. – January 2013 (Submitted Photo)

Atlantic Ave., Sidewalks, Snow, Snow Shoveling, Winter

4 Responses to Who Shovels No Man’s Land?

Scott Thu, Jan. 31, 2013 at 6:51 am #

A great place to start is always the Mayor’s Hotline. Be sure to get a ticket # from them, and follow-up with them if you don’t hear back after a week or so. You can call, but sometimes better to start with your picture via their iphone app. http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24/

- Peter Thu, Jan. 31, 2013 at 11:20 am #
  
  I agree, it is dangerous, I will call hotline.
  
  - Mike Thu, Jan. 31, 2013 at 12:23 pm #
    
    I agree. This area hasn’t been shoveled for years, and it’s extremely dangerous when it turns to ice as it often does.
    
JK Fri, Feb. 1, 2013 at 10:26 am #

Half is responsibility of One Lewis Wharf — the Cargill law firm. (I checked their deed). The balance by Commercial Wharf Condo and NOT the Sail Loft piece which is carved out from the Condo.