TREE DAMAGE ALERT - ASIAN LONG HORN BEETLE
An infestation of Asian long-horned beetle was found in Jamaica Plain (Boston). The site is at Faulkner Hospital, just across from the Arnold Arboretum. Six infested maple trees were found so far, in close proximity to each other, and have already been removed by USDA/DCR. Surveys will continue.
It is extremely important to get the word out ASAP to everyone in the Metro- Boston area to be on the lookout for:
1) Adult Asian longhorned beetles (shiny black beetles with white spots and long, banded antennae)
2) ALB exit holes (dime-sized, perfectly round holes, especially in maple, but also in birch, elm, horsechestnut, willow and other hardwood trees…but not oak)
3) ALB egg-laying sites (divots in the bark ranging in size from 1/4 to 3/4 inches across – fresh pits often have oozing, foaming sap)
If your insect could still be Asian longhorned beetle, or you are concerned you might have seen ALB-caused tree damage, check our mini-identification guide:
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ALB: The Beetle
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ALB: Exit Holes
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ALB: Egg-laying Sites
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FISCAL YEAR 2011 YARDWASTE SCHEDULE IS SET
The last yardwaste pickup week for Fiscal Year 2010 is still scheduled for June 21-25, 2010.
Yard waste pickups for the new fiscal year (July 2009 through June 2010) have been scheduled. Calendars will be mailed to residents in the coming weeks, but can be previewed HERE.
The 15 collection weeks will be as follows.
- July 19-23, 2010
- August 16-20, 2010
- September 13-17, 2010
- September 27 - October 1, 2010
- October 18-22, 2010
- November 1-5, 2010
- November 15-19, 2010
- December 6-10, 2010
- January 10-14, 2011 (Christmas Trees and Wreaths only)
- April 11-15, 2011
- April 25-29, 2011
- May 9-13, 2011
- May 23-27, 2011
- June 6-10, 2011
- June 20-24, 2011
To assure your yard waste is picked up, please follow these simple guidelines:
· Place yard waste in paper leaf bags or in barrels clearly marked ‘yard waste’
· Have out by 7 a.m. on your day of pickup
· Please, no plastic bags!
· No branches more than 4” thick or 3’ in length
WATER SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS BIDS
Unoffical Results
MWRA - SOUTHERN SPINE DISTRIBUTION PROJECT (PHASE II) - ADAMS ST, MILTON
The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is undertaking a large-scale project in Milton beginning in the Spring of 2010. Approximately 9,200 feet of watermains are being installed along Adams Street in Milton; from the Boston line in Milton Village to the Southeast Expressway in East Milton. Two existing 24-inch mains, constructed nearly 100 years ago, will be replaced with one larger, 48-inch diameter main. Please click here for more information about the project.
CENTRAL AVENUE REHABILITATION AND MULTI-USE PATH PROJECT
Mass Highway will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 PM at the Milton Public Library (476 Canton Avenue). The 25% design for this project will be presented and questions and comments will be addressed. A copy of the meeting notice is here and the presentation drawings can be seen here. The presentation slide show is available as a PDF here (please allow several moments for the file to load.)
Street light issues can now be reported by email! Please make a note of the utility pole number and house address, and email streetlights@townofmilton.org
The Milton DPW has made recent headlines in Construction Outlook Magazine and the Patriot Ledger! You can read the articles here and here.
The DPW Mission: The Department of Public Works provides many services that directly affect the health, safety, and quality of life of people who live and work in Milton. Our responsibility is the maintenance of the Town's entire infrastructure. Our mission is to carry out that responsibility using the highest legal and ethical standards while delivering services that are technically feasible as well as cost effective.
 The rebuilt Pope Pond Bridge
Our core services include:
Collection, disposal, and recycling of solid waste
Distribution of clean and plentiful drinking water
Collection and disposal of sewerage
Management of the stormwater drainage system
Maintenance of roadways and sidewalks
Engineering and planning services
Fleet maintenance for DPW, fire, and police vehicles
Collection of household hazardous waste
Tree planting and green space caretaking
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