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Residents press Town of Union over drainage problems, Taft Avenue sewage backup
Summary
A resident told the Town Board persistent drainage problems affecting six houses behind Darren Drive remain unresolved and reported a prior sewage backup on Taft Avenue attributed to incorrect stone size; Councilman Frank J. Bertoni said he is meeting with Highway and Public Works officials.
At the May 21 Town Board meeting, resident Darren McCulloch reported ongoing drainage problems affecting six houses behind Darren Drive and described a bridge and a large willow tree down across the drainage ditch that he says contribute to repeated backups. He also said a sewage backup on Taft Avenue last October affected his property and was caused, he was told, by 9-inch stone placed in a 10-inch line.
Councilman Frank J. Bertoni told the meeting he has been meeting with the Highway Superintendent and the Commissioner of Public Works to address the drainage and related infrastructure issues. The minutes record the board’s acknowledgement of the problem but do not list a specific timeline or funding commitment for repairs.
Next step: Councilman Bertoni and staff will continue to pursue the issue with Highway and Public Works leadership; residents were advised to follow up with the Highway Superintendent for operational status updates.
