POTHOLE AND GRAFFITI HOTLINE INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED

Mayor Edward J. “Chip” Clancy Jr. has announced the implementation of a new initiative that the Department of Public Works has made available for the community.   

The DPW has instituted two new resident hotlines, exclusively for the reporting of potholes and graffiti concerns.  “We have established this service to provide citizens with an easy and efficient method of reporting these quality of life issues and encourage residents to call as needed” states Mayor Clancy. 

DPW Commissioner Jay Fink reports that any individual, who wishes to report a dangerous pothole situation, or to request a pothole repair, can call the DPW pothole hotline directly, 24 hours a day.  Also, anyone wishing to request a cleanup of new or existing graffiti, on city property, can also call the graffiti hotline, 24 hours a day. These dedicated hotlines will accept messages days, nights and weekends.

The Commissioner indicates that the DPW Pothole and Graffiti Hotlines can be accessed by calling the DPW main number, 781-477-7099 and by selecting the appropriate prompt: 7 for potholes, 8 for graffiti. Callers will have an opportunity to leave detailed information on specific street and road locations and areas of concern, including parks, playgrounds, public buildings and properties.  The callers may remain anonymous or they may leave a telephone number for additional information if so desired. All messages will be retrieved daily and will be prioritized accordingly.

“We are very happy to offer this new resource for our residents and businesses which is another endeavor by the department to provide efficiency” states Commissioner Fink.  “While these hotlines will enable our department to expedite and troubleshoot concerns on a daily basis, they are also advantageous economically.   We continually strive to preserve our properties, protect our assets and develop public awareness of what we offer to the community.  We welcome the calls!”

POTHOLE HOTLINE: 781-477-7099 -- Prompt # 7
GRAFFITI HOTLINE: 781-477-7099 -- Prompt # 8

FLU CLINICS SCHEDULED BY CITY OF LYNN BOARD OF HEALTH

When: Thursday, November 6, 2008 and Thursday, November 20, 2008
Where: Lynn Tech Paul Cavaugh Fieldhouse Time: 9AM - NOON
Notes: Must be at least 50 years of age, residents of Lynn, or have a chronic illness. Please bring insurance cards if available.

Leaves, grass and other eaisly raked materials must be in barrels or paper leaf bags
No Stumps, rocks or platsic bags, larger materials will not be collected.

For more information or questions please call us at: 781-477-7099 or 781- 268-8000