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Neighbors complain about overgrowth and debris at 22 Dorothy Avenue; committee refers property for public hearing
Summary
Councilors discussed resident complaints about overgrowth, debris and possible unpermitted activity at 22 Dorothy Avenue. Building and health staff said they are monitoring the properties and have sent notices; the subcommittee referred the property to the public works committee for a public hearing and placed the issue on file.
Councilor Pena Castello introduced an order asking that the property at 22 Dorothy Avenue be referred to the Public Works Committee for a public hearing after multiple residents raised concerns about yard maintenance, debris and possible commercial activity. "Some residents in that area of Dorothy Avenue have made, have brought it to our attention," she said, naming William Goyette as an active complainant whose emails are part of the public record.
The nut graf: Neighbors reported persistent overgrowth, trash and outdoor storage at several Dorothy Avenue properties (14, 22 and 27); city building and health staff said they have monitored the properties, sent notices and will continue enforcement steps as appropriate. The subcommittee placed the item on file and will forward the referral for a public hearing.
Frank Boron, building commissioner, told the committee staff have observed debris, wood and pipe material on the property at 22 Dorothy Avenue and have sent letters; he said he has not seen definitive evidence of an unpermitted business but will continue observations. "It's organized chaos on the property," Boron said, describing parked vehicles on front lawns and stored materials, and added staff will keep monitoring and take enforcement action if they identify code violations.
Councilors said one of the three properties has been sold and cleaned up; staff emphasized repeat monitoring during spring and summer months when outdoor activity resumes. The subcommittee voted to place the referral on file; the chair said the item will go to the full City Council next Tuesday.
