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Resident complaint prompts city to pursue CSX cleanup of drainage and debris
Summary
A Winchester resident reported clogged rail-side drains, tires and trash causing localized flooding. Public works staff inspected the site and the commission directed staff to send a letter to CSX and follow up; prosecutors and city attorney noted limited legal remedies but staff will attempt outreach and certified correspondence.
Resident Joseph Smith raised longstanding drainage and debris problems along a rail corridor that drains onto his property. Smith said tires, diapers and other trash collect in a railroad-owned drain, sometimes causing high water to reach his parcel.
Public Works staff member Jesse (on the…
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