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Council hears neighbor complaints on upkeep, weeds and a Devonshire hydrant; tennis‑court work underway

Neighborhood Council No. 5 · July 20, 2026
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Summary

Council members and neighbors raised several local maintenance concerns: Howard Plouffe complained about a neighbor's lack of property upkeep, reported work starting on tennis‑court renovation, flagged a fire hydrant problem at the Devonshire, and neighbors reported a growing noxious weed problem.

During general updates on July 20, Council Co‑Chair Howard Plouffe voiced concern about a neighbor’s lack of property upkeep and asked what enforcement or remedies might be available. Plouffe also reported that the city has begun work on a local tennis‑court renovation and noted a fire hydrant problem at the Devonshire that may require public‑works attention. Other neighbors raised concerns about a developing noxious weed problem in the neighborhood.

The remarks were presented as community updates rather than formal motions; no enforcement action or follow‑up assignment is recorded in the minutes. The council did not record a formal plan at this meeting, but raising the issues in public notes them for future follow up by council members or relevant city departments.