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Residents press Woonsocket to enforce plaza dumpster ordinance; building inspector seeks ordinance text
Summary
Neighbors asked the City Council to enforce an ordinance requiring enclosed dumpsters behind the Park Ave plaza, naming repeated trash, oil drums and safety concerns. The building inspector said staff responds to complaints but needs the ordinance text to issue violations.
Dozens of residents told the Woonsocket City Council on Jan. 12 that persistent trash and unsecured dumpsters behind the Park Avenue plaza are creating safety and sanitary problems for nearby neighborhoods.
"We're tired of the mess created by the dollar store on Park Ave," said Mark Desonios, who presented signed complaints from Monty Ave, Fonier Ave, Lafleme Ave and nearby streets.…
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