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Lowell launches enforcement letters after survey flags 30 properties
Summary
City Administrator Max Baker reported a citywide code-enforcement survey found 30 properties needing attention across categories including noxious vegetation, abandoned vehicles, and junk; letters will be mailed and five are repeat violations.
City Administrator Max Baker told the council that a citywide code-enforcement survey identified 30 properties requiring follow-up. The breakdown, Baker said, is 11 properties with noxious vegetation, 6 with nuisance/junk/garbage/debris, 13 with abandoned vehicles or parking issues, 1 with sidewalk issues and 1 commercial property with improper garbage containment; letters are scheduled to be mailed the following day to begin enforcement.
Baker said only five of the flagged properties are repeat violations and that town appearance has improved overall, with positive resident feedback on Hyland and Alder Streets. He said he had contacted Oakridge’s police chief twice seeking assistance with abandoned vehicles and noted Oakridge expressed interest in an intergovernmental agreement for services, though hourly rates had previously been discussed during budget planning.
