Concern over gas pipes at Lowell Housing Authority
While working for Lowell Housing Authority as a plumber it was tough not noticing the deteriorating gas pipes especially in the old housing buildings in North Common. The piping is so badly deteriorating and buried in 100-year-old concrete and steel lathe walls going into all the apartments. It is only when someone smells gas that anything is done to look into it. I have contacted my supervisor, his supervisor, Executive Director, Fire Department and State inspectional services to no account.
Not only is the piping extremely dangerous but the policies behind working on the gas piping is just as dangerous. Unskilled and unlicensed mechanics are removing gas appliances in these apartments and leaving uncapped gas lines open for weeks.
This is, in my opinion, extremely dangerous to the health of the residents. Deadly gas explosions are a very real possibility that can be prevented. I am told that the Lowell Housing Authority has an agreement with the city inspectional service that allows this to happen. I no longer work for the Lowell Housing Authority most likely due to constantly trying to bring up this and other important safety issues.
It is my opinion that the Lowell Housing Authority is not responsible enough to allow people and families to reside at any location that has gas in its jurisdiction. I would be happy to further elaborate on this and many other concerns involving the Lowell Housing Authority.
— Jeff Denaro
Auburn, NH a $46 million capital project budget. He knows how to dissect a budget, what questions to ask and how to identify potential opportunities for saving. He has continued to improve his job skills in areas that will benefit local government.
Tewksbury needs a person with his experience on the Select Board to control spending so that we, the taxpayers, the elderly, and veterans can afford to stay in Tewksbury. Please vote for Eric Ryder for the Tewksbury Select Board.
— Joan Unger & Jim Harmon
Tewksbury, MA
Senate must expand the CTC now
WHEREAS Jomarie Buckley has demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of her fellow citizens through countless hours of volunteer work, through her devotion to children and families as an attorney for the Commonwealth, and through her dedication to the rights of working people in her community;
NOW THEREFORE SEIU/ NAGE Local 282 hereby endorses the candidacy of Jomarie Buckley for Select Board of the Town of Tewksbury and respectfully urges and invites all Tewksbury voters to stand together and support Attorney Buckley by voting for her on April 6, 2024.
— Christopher N. Cook President, SEIU-NAGE Local
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