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Resident urges city action on blighted house at 63 Sumner
Summary
Ward 5 resident Jeanette Chernin told the council the property at 63 Sumner is in hazardous condition after a reported October fire, described piles of debris and a 'no trespassing' sign, and asked whether the house is occupied or slated for demolition.
At the public‑comment portion of the May 4 meeting, Ward 5 resident Jeanette Chernin raised concerns about a property at 63 Sumner that she said had an October 14 fire and remains blighted. "The address is 63 Sumner," Chernin said, describing a backyard strewn with a stove, a couch and other debris and noting a 'no trespassing' sign on the property.
Chernin asked the council whether the house is on a demolition list, whether anyone lives there, and whether the city could help remove garbage from the yard. The mayor and staff did not provide a firm status during public comment but encouraged follow‑up; the transcript shows the issue was noted for potential staff follow‑up rather than immediate action.
