City Council Hears Complaints On Property Upkeep, Zoning Process
Resolution moving public comment later in agenda to coincide with Council members' comments coming at Oct. 1 meeting.
The City Council heard from a citizen seeking a solution to what was described as the deplorable condition of several Woonsocket properties during the public comment part of their agenda Monday night. Diane Iskierski said when she comes and goes to work each day, "I take different routes so I don't have to look at some of the deplorable buildings in Woonsocket." She said the buildings along Cass Avenue are particularly unkempt. One building in particular, she said, 285 Cass Avenue, the site of a fire in January, had three bathtubs hanging out of a back wall, with no roof. Iskierski said years ago, the city would respond quickly to property owners with maintenance issues that affected the community. She told a story about a neighbor who …
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7:43 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012
Diane - I agree we are not getting our tax dollars worth out of our city officials. I would imagine some of the property owners have insurance on the property and I don't know if a portion could be attached to cover demolition prior to any settlement with the insurance company. Also I give you credit for getting involved. more ›