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Every night when I walk my dog, I see at least 1-2 rats going in and out of the garden right next to Playground at Carleton St. this is generally a 5 min walk, so I’d imagine it’s much worse. But the past 2 nights around midnight I’ve seen a rat run into the playground itself. This seems like a health risk for the children, so wanted to let you know. I have also seen 2 during the day over the past week, one by 65 st botolph st that looked ill, and one outside Louis Corner (restaurant) that appeared injured. In general we also see them quite frequently running around outside 89-95 st botolph, and down follen street. I’m new to the area so unsure if this is normal activity, but seeing rats that are potentially carrying diseases or poison on a playground that is mostly toddlers crawling around seems a bit egregious. Thanks for the help!

Several vehicles parked in a bike lane

Parked in a bike lane!

OR plate in 24 hr resident parking

Parking in the middle of the street

– Illegal Parking, Bus/Bike Lane Obstruction, Excessive Noise, and Public Safety Hazard Location: Outside Alex’s Pizza, South End, Boston, MA Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 Time: 10:29 PM At approximately 10:29 PM, a vehicle associated with Alex’s Pizza was illegally parked in the designated bus/bike lane, obstructing an MBTA bus. The bus driver was forced to repeatedly sound the horn for over two minutes because the illegally parked vehicle’s driver refused to move out of the bus/bike lane. This incident caused excessive and unnecessary noise in a residential neighborhood during nighttime hours, disrupted public transportation, and created safety concerns for cyclists, bus passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. This is part of an ongoing pattern of illegal parking, obstruction of public transportation, and noise disturbances outside Alex’s Pizza. Photographic evidence is attached, showing the vehicle obstructing the designated bus/bike lane and the MBTA bus directly behind it. I request enforcement of parking and traffic regulations at this location, including ticketing and towing of vehicles illegally obstructing the bus/bike lane, to prevent further disturbances and protect public safety.

Last night, I reported a needle uncapped 208 Clarendon St. where the statue was in the back of Trinity Church and it says it was closed. I am on site at the same location. The needle is still here. It has not been picked up so therefore, the previous report from last night about the needle should not have been closed.

Street lights on Nonquit St. are out.