Residents, council and public works press developer over Merrick Road construction hazards
A Rome resident raised safety and public‑health concerns about an unfinished Merrick Road construction site. Councilors and the city Department of Public Works said the developer has not abandoned the project and described near‑term repairs and longer‑term options for access and final paving.
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Jessie Festa, a Merrick Road resident, told the Rome Common Council on June 25 that standing water, overgrown grass and deep holes at a nearby construction site are creating safety and public‑health hazards for nearby children and neighbors. "We've had quite a few, things going on. We've had a lot of, standing water that's been throughout the site," Festa said during the public comment period.
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