City Owned Deck Back in the News
City Council voted to resurface two of three City pools. Lawmakers also formally decided on who will serve on a committee to finalize recommendations on the new pavillion at the Thompson Park Zoo. Council also sided with the Planning Board on declining a special use permit for a property owner wanting to exceed the limit for apartments in a Stone Street house.Council informally agreed to grant a concession certificate for use of the infamous deck on Newell Street and reaffirmed its desire to work with underground enthusiasts on mapping the caves under the City.
It seemed like deja vu night at City Hall as these and a host of previously debated issues came up, including how to handle the alcohol concessions at the Arena as the Privateers hockey team readies for its first season in Watertown.
Even the oft talked about Arena roof came up with Councilman Smith crowing recent leaks prove he was right all along.
Even smoking came up after someone placed 'no smoking' signs at the new JB Wise pavillion. Council gave the nod to the manager to use her judgment in restricting puffing on City properties.
Finally Council gave the go ahead to provide electricity to the traffic island on Holcomb Street where a local resident has been providing seasonal decorations which now include a fountain.
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6 comments:
Question Mayor. Will passage across the deck be blocked or limited by the restaurant? I go along the waterfront quite often on my bike rides and cross the deck on my way.
Will I still be able to do this?
Is smoking outside such a big deal? I understand the mess being a problem. But the smoking doesn't seem like a big deal. I get pissed about all the Micky D. bags all over the streets of Watertown. Can we ban the food from the city streets?
A bicycle is a vehicle. They should not allow vehicles on the deck.
What a world!
Wow, do you people have some serious memory problems. The arena roof has some leaks? The roof has had problems prior to my kid ever playing hockey there over 10 years ago...and that is a minor problem considering the condition of the locker rooms and bathrooms. You need to stop with the "repairs" and renovate. Even the pull-out bleachers have some serious safety issues. Who gets sued when someone is injured during a Privateers game, the team or the city?
The deck was built as part of the Riverwalk. Are bicycles allowed on the Riverwalk?
Pushing it across a city built deck while utilizing the walk hardly seems unreasonable. A bike is a mode of transportation but I would not classify it as a vehicle.
Right, what a world.
If I'm walking on a sidewalk and a bicycle comes along at 20 mph, it damn sure is a vehicle.
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