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554-562 Columbia Rd, BostonANTHONY MEEKS RESIDENT/VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ADVOCATE FOR UPHAMS CORNER COMMUNITY, DORCHESTER, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS EMAIL: ANTHONYMEEKS41@YAHOO.COM COMMENDATION & ACCOMMODATION REPORT DEPARTMENT: BOSTON PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION (BPHC) TARGET UNIT: MOBILE SHARPS TEAM ("RED DOGS") / NEEDLE RECOVERY TEAM LOCATION OF IMPACT: UPHAMS CORNER, DORCHESTER DESCRIPTION OF EXCELLENCE: I am submitting this official commendation and accommodation request to recognize the outstanding public safety and public health services provided by Clinton and the BPHC Mobile Sharps Needle Recovery Team (affectionately known as the "Red Dogs"). As a dedicated resident and volunteer community advocate for Uphams Corner, I witness firsthand the daily, hazardous challenges of municipal upkeep and the critical necessity of proactive substance abuse outreach. While structural leadership across municipal agencies often falters, the frontline workers of the Mobile Sharps Team demonstrate unparalleled dedication, bravery, and professionalism. Day in and day out, these workers venture into our public squares, streets, and community flower beds to safely recover discarded needles, directly protecting our most vulnerable populations—including seniors, students, and the visually or physically challenged. Their swift, tireless intervention ensures that our community spaces remain safe for children to play without the terror of biohazards. The everyday employees of the Needle Recovery Team are hardworking, blameless, and deeply empathetic to the plight of Dorchester residents. Clinton and the entire crew represent the finest foundation of community-oriented public servitude. Their tireless efforts mitigate local hazards, restore neighborhood dignity, and save lives. They deserve the highest city accolades, sustainable program funding, and deep administrative recognition. Thank you, Mobile Sharps Team, for your unwavering commitment to Uphams Corner. SUBMITTED BY: ANTHONY MEEKS RESIDENT/VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY ADVOCATE FOR UPHAMS CORNER COMMUNITY NO NEIGHBORHOOD BOSTON EMAIL: ANTHONYMEEKS41@YAHOO.COM
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555 Columbia Rd, BostonTHE PERSON WHO CLOSED THIS CASE BCS-00351148 REGARDING NEEDLE PICKUP, IS AN IDIOT AND DOESN'T READ. I KNEW SOME DUMMY WOULD RESPOND TO THIS I SHOULD HAVE USED OTHER. RESUBMIT THIS COMMENDATION, APPRECIATION AND THANK YOU TO THE TEAM.. SMH AT INCOMPETENCY.
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Illegal Graffiti
Atlantic Ave & Congress StThere is graffiti on the electrical box by the southeast corner of Congress Street and Atlantic Avenue. There is a large tag on the front and a small tag on the back of the box.
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Other
84 Hampden St, BostonWater main leak causing flooding on Reading street
CLOSED · #BCS-00352700Resolved. <div>case has been reported to BWSC</div>.
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Litter & Debris
10 Shepton St, BostonTrashed side yard, has been like this for months, completely unsanitary.
CLOSED · #BCS-00352698Resolved. Citation issued.
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Illegal Parking
1520 Columbia Rd, BostonNon resident CT AV05248 parked overnight again on I St
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Illegal Parking
1410 Columbia Rd, BostonNon resident parked in resident only parking all week. No enforcement. RI plate 2IA138.
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Illegal Parking
88 G St, BostonNon resident parked overnight on East Sixth
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Illegal Parking
484 E Fourth St, BostonNon resident
CLOSED · #BCS-00352694Resolved. No Violation Found.
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Illegal Parking
500 E Fourth St, BostonNon resident across street. No RPP. Not enforced.
CLOSED · #BCS-00352692Resolved. No Violation Found.
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- Other 587,426
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- Requests for Street Cleaning 250,386
- Pothole 165,053
- Residential Trash out Illegally 161,658
- Streetlights 106,760
- Snow Plowing/Salting 97,380
- Needle Cleanup 84,247
- Tree Maintenance Requests 81,997
- Damaged Sign 79,532
- Broken Sidewalk 76,622
- Dead Animal Pickup 72,023
- Poor Conditions of Property 71,006
- Abandoned Vehicle 66,502
- Graffiti Removal 58,587
- Sidewalk Not Shoveled 58,241
- Rodent Activity 54,629
- Unsatisfactory Living Conditions 50,833
- Empty Litter Basket 31,629
- New Tree Requests 26,236
- Illegal Dumping 24,023
- Tree Emergencies 21,383
- Graffiti Removal 21,361
- Sidewalk Repair 20,891
- Traffic Signal Repair 20,339
- General Lighting Request 17,727
- Residential Trash out Illegally 17,129
- Pest Infestation - Residential 15,787
- Contractor Complaints 15,330
- Park Maintenance Requests 15,205
- Abandoned Bicycle 12,932
- Highway Maintenance 12,312
- Missing Sign 12,071
- Poor Conditions of Property 10,649
- Litter & Debris 10,334
- Space Savers 9,091
- Streetlight Knock Downs 8,893
- Catchbasin 7,555
- Other Snow Issues 7,473
- Major System Failure 7,284
- Illegal Dumping 7,139
- Roadway Repair 5,652
- Sidewalk Cover / Manhole 4,453
- Street Light Outage 4,233
- Domestic Animal Issue 3,893
- Work Hours - Loud Noise Complaints 3,778
- Overflowing or Unkept Dumpster 3,735
- Improper Trash Storage 3,378
- Missed Waste Pick-up 3,307
- Dead Animal General 3,188
- Fire Hydrant 3,150
- Illegal Dumping or Disposal 3,012
- Knockdown Replacement 2,965
- Fallen Tree or Branches 2,951
- Trash on Vacant Lot 2,927
- Trash Placed Out Early 2,861
- Pruning Request 2,799
- Sidewalk Repair 2,746
- Pavement Marking Maintenance 2,718
- Wild Animal Issue 2,640
- Park Improvement Requests 2,633
- Utility Casting Repair 2,586
- Pothole 2,462
- Illegal Auto Body Shop 2,266
- Parking on Front/Back Yards (Illegal Parking) 2,204
- Park Groundskeeping 2,073
- Construction Debris 2,019
- Overflowing Trash 2,007
- Abandoned Building 1,975
- Request for Litter Basket Installation 1,931
- Illegally Blocked Sidewalk 1,853
- Student Move-in Issues 1,775
- General Traffic Engineering Request 1,675
- Litter Basket Maintenance 1,604
- Other 1,604
- Broken Park Equipment 1,442
- Illegal Posting of Signs 1,428
- Tree in Park 1,427
- Tree or Stump Removal 1,326
- Parking Meter Repairs 1,306
- Illegal Graffiti 1,306
- Overgrown Weeds 1,182
- Parking on Front/Back Yards (Illegal Parking) 1,167
- Short Term Rental 1,137
- Illegal Vending 1,134
- Needle Pickup 1,068
- Encampments 1,028
- City/State Snow Issues 1,018
- Utility Contractor Complaints 978
- Street Light Other 958
- BWSC Pothole 924
- Construction Debris 816
- Street Light Knockdown 731
- Illegal Posting of Signs 702
- Fire Department Request 657
- Install New Lighting 638
- Construction Debris 586
- Sticker Request 585
- External referral 527
- Planting Request 515
- Upgrade Existing Lighting 511
- Unauthorized Signage 440
- Park Litter & Debris 439
- MBTA Request 423
- Cemetery Maintenance Request 402
- Pigeon Infestation 392
- Downed Wire 386
- Parks General Request 383
- Illegal Vending 313
- Roadway Flooding 306
- Ballfield Issue 297
- Watermain Break 292
- Student Move-In (Trash Collection) 282
- Short Measure - Gas 277
- Lost Pet 274
- Park Overflowing Trash Can 270
- Scanning Overcharge 256
- Municipal Parking Lot Complaints 246
- Bridge Maintenance 233
- Traffic Signal Request 212
- Unauthorized Vending 202
- Item Price Missing 196
- Missing / Knocked Down Sign 192
- Park Light Outage 190
- Broken Public Waste Receptacle 188
- Illegal Parking 177
- Unit Pricing Wrong/Missing 144
- No Price on Gas/Wrong Price 140
- Code Enforcement Collection 137
- Valet Parking Problems 131
- Park Dead Animal 125
- Private Parking Lot Complaints 118
- Pedestrian Safety Issues 113
- New / Modified Sign Request 104
- Park Graffiti 93
- Illegal Yard Parking 71
- Product Short Measure 68
- Park Suggestions 65
- Request New Public Waste Receptacle 55
- Crosswalk Maintenance 47
- Street Light Electrical Safety 39
- Install New Signal 39
- Lane Divider 37
- Locked Gates 37
- Water in Gas - High Priority 36
- Request New Markings 36
- Power Outage 32
- Utility Casting Repair 30
- Traffic Signal Knockdown 30
- Road Marking Maintenance 28
- Missing Manhole Cover 27
- Dropped Personal Item 26
- Cemetery Maintenance 25
- Scale Not Visible 22
- Fences/Guardrails/Bollards 18
- Abandoned Vehicles 18
- Request New Crosswalk 15
- Municipal Lots 9
- Bridge Maintenance 5
- Oil Truck - Short Measure 3
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- Pothole 2
- Oil Truck - No Price Per Gallon 2
- Sign Knockdown 2
- Parking Meter Repairs 2
- Damaged/Faded Sign 1
- OPC Public Inquiry 1
- Emergency Responder Snow Plowing 1
- PWD General 1
- Snow Plowing 1
- News Boxes 1
- General Emergency 1
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