Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

There’s so much construction throughout the city that safe sidewalks should be a top priority. I live near Davis Square so the photos are from Elm St. Where the sidewalks are particularly bad? Here’s what you said.

“The sidewalks on School between Medford Street and Highland Ave. are horrible. All ripped up by GLX and the city and we never know what will be open. Take a look next time you’re in the neighborhood.”

“Most of the street closures is because the gas lines are being replaced. Has to do with that gas explosion in Lawrence a few years back. Some main line from Woburn all the way to Lynn, and branch lines that are done street by street and block by block.”

“I had to stop bringing my mom to her beloved Davis Square because it was not to be navigated in a wheelchair. We could go to her hair dresser’s on Holland, the “show” and Mr. Crepe, but no farther. Cobblestone is the devil underfoot.” Terrible!

“Completely agree. Falls can be life altering. And nobody cares. “Limited liability.”

“The sidewalks on School between Medford Street and Highland Ave are horrible. All ripped up by GLX and the city and we never know what will be open. Take a look next time you’re in the neighborhood.”

I found this little morsel of information, now remember this is what was on social media:

Commissioner used contractors for sidewalk repairs and wasn’t watching the budget. There’s no more money for sidewalk repairs till next July. Bills are being paid and many vendors shut off the city. They’re in a mess. No tree crew and using contractors for that also.

So basically, the dangerous sidewalks are here for a while. Be extra careful walking.

If you take a trip to Davis Square, don’t trip.