East Ridge residents report severe yard and garage flooding, ask council for ditch maintenance
Jul 11, 2025
Several residents described flooding after heavy rain that they say overflowed a drainage ditch near Brooklet Trail and Marlborough Avenue and seek City action; city staff said responsibility depends on whether the structures lie in city right-of-way or private easement.
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Several East Ridge residents told the City Council on July 10 that heavy rain earlier this week caused a drainage ditch next to their properties to overflow, flooding garages, crawl spaces and yards and causing thousands of dollars in damage.
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