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Rats in front yard

A large street tree at the border between 102 and 106 Fletcher in Roslindale has massively uplifted the sidewalk more than one foot causing a significant public safety hazard. The uplifted sidewalk has now heavily damaged a masonry wall and pulled apart a wrought iron fence atop it. There is thousands of dollars of damage to private property. My neighbor and myself have filed complaints with the city no less than three times over the past several years. Each time, a city crew adds more asphalt to the growing ramp - no real solution. There is now major private property damage. We now request a formal meeting with the city to fix the sidewalk buckling problem without taking down the tree as well as seeking compensation to fix the stone wall and metal fence. I am writing on behalf of myself, the property owner at 102 and Amy Kosmidis, the owner of 106. Please contact me at 617-637-6065.

MBTA Executive Team - Back Bay Station Security and Policing Concerns Over the past several days, more than ten criminal incidents have been observed and reported at Back Bay Station, including public drinking, harassment, drug-related activity, and disruptive behavior both inside the station and along Dartmouth and Clarendon Streets. The most recent incidents occurred on April 1, 2026 (yesterday), at approximately 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM on the Dartmouth Street side, both involving drug-related activity. Police and security response has been inconsistent. In some cases, there has been delayed or no visible response. In others, individuals were moved along but remained for hours, continuing to drink alcohol on a bench while an officer was assigned to the station. These issues highlight the need for a review of current policing and security practices to ensure consistent enforcement, timely response, arrests and a stronger, more effective presence to maintain public safety and rider confidence.