What’s The 311? Prado Homeless, Lewis Litter, Moon Rats & More!

Welcome to a new weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. 

Litter at 475 Commercial Street North End

“Homeless person living behind pool. Please remove this person and their belongings. My children are scared to go for walks with the increased homeless population on the waterfront.”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on August 28th, 2017. It was then closed on August 29th, 2017 with the following message: “Closed with status: Case Noted. Garbage was removed, Boston Police will be notified.”

Rodent Sighting at 2-4 Moon St North End

“Sidewalk infested with rats. Please deploy rodent control.”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on August 28th, 2017. It was then closed on August 29th, 2017 with the following message: “Closed with status: ROA: Refer to Other Agency/Division.”

“Streetlamp directly in front of 154 Commercial Street in the north end is broken – Light bulb works however the fixture that the bulb sits in is broken and crooked.”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on August 24th, 2017. It was then closed on August 28th, 2017 with the following message: “Closed with status: Case Resolved. Straightened, Re-Lamped, & Partially Re-Glazed Colonial Unit.”

Litter at Intersection Of Lewis St & Fulton St

“There’s still confetti and trash on the street from the Fishermans Feast two weeks ago. Please come clean. This street does not have street cleaning and desperately needs it.”

The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on August 30th, 2017. It was then closed on the same day, August 30th, 2017 with the following message: “Closed with status: Case Noted. Area blown out and swept.”

Remember, to report a claim with 311, you can call 311, go to the 311 website, tweet at 311, or download the app. What do you think about these 311 cases? Follow our “What’s The 311?” tag to see past week’s postings!

[hr]

While you’re here …we have a small favor to ask. More people than ever are reading NorthEndWaterfront.com but we need your help making ends meet. Advertising doesn’t bring in enough to pay for reporting or editorial work. Keeping this website going takes a lot of time, money and hard work. But we do it because we believe community news is important – and we think you do too. If everyone who reads this site, who likes it, puts in a bit to pay for it, then our future would be much more secure. Checks can be made out to North End Boston LLC, 343 Commercial St. #508, Boston 02109 or contribute online using the following links:

*Make a One-Time Contribution* or *Become a Patron*