Issues: drain problem

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Road sinking - clogged storm drain. Archived

176 Westview Drive Meriden, CT - Meriden

3/15/2013 - Still not repaired. Hey, John Hamelin, I now know that it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY for the roads. You were the one who came out to look at this issue years ago when it first began. Well, it's about 7 years later now and still nothing has been done. DO SOMETHING besides a shovel full of cold patch!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a broken storm drain pipe that has caused the road to sink and the storm drain hardly drains at all. After years of it being this way, the area was finally marked out by Call Before You Dig early this spring. I think this job has been forgotten about. The Water Dept has previously tried to unclog the pipe by using the "torpedo", but it got stuck and they had to cut the hose, so it's still under the road. Years ago, it was recommended that this single drain should be replaced with a double because it only takes 1 year for it to fill up with sand and other debris. and the next nearest drain is uphill at the intersection of Valley View. Can we please get this issue resolved? It only took a week for the sinkhole on Lydale Place to be repaired.

2012-06-16 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- M Amann (Guest)
  
  Thanks to the Record-Journal's story about winter storm Nemo, I now know that it is you, John Hamelin - Meriden's Highway Foreman, who is responsibility it is for catch basin repair. YOU Personally came to look at this issue about SIX YEARS AGO or more, and the problem not only still exists, but is much worse! WHAT and WHEN are you going to do something about this??? And don't you dare show up with a shovel full of cold patch!
  Signed, A more than @#$%-off resident.
  
  2013-02-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed MikeA (Guest)
  
  Repaired. Thanks to all the crews for a great job.
  
  2013-05-03 · Flag Flagged
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Drain paved over Archived

35 High Meadow Ln Meriden, CT 06451, USA - Meriden

When street was repaved, a drain was paved over, which now overflows onto street. Drain needs to be opened up through the curb.

2010-04-26 · Reported by Steve Osowecki (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Steve Osowecki (Guest)
  
  It most certainly has NOT been fixed!
  
  2010-05-25 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Steve Osowecki (Guest)
  
  Pipe was broken up. Water still flows over curb into street.
  
  2013-01-31 · Flag Flagged
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Murdock Ave Going East Archived

Murdock Ave Meriden, CT - Meriden

East on Murdock Ave before going over bridge for 91 a storm drain sunken low on right hand lane.

2011-04-26 · Reported by Frank G · Share · Flag Flagged
- Frank G (Guest)
  
  This Issue has been fixed.
  
  2011-05-29 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Frank G (Guest)
  
  This Issue has been fixed.
  
  2011-05-29 · Flag Flagged
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water drain blocked.. Archived

19 Quinlan Ave - Meriden

water cant get to drain becouse gas company repaired hole over one year ago, now water from rain and snow fill up and sit's till sun dryes it. but in the winter it turnes to ice .car's and poeple slide. the gas company made a large bump of tar thats why it wont let the water pass.. please fix..ps. it's just before my driveway before the pole, on driveway of room in house.. old child giudence boulding..

2010-10-07 · Reported by sunshine girl · Share · Flag Flagged
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- sunshine girl
  
  they came and cleaned are drains out last week but the rain water still cant get over the hump in the road to get to the drain..what they need to do is lower the hump to let the water go through.but i geuss just looking at it and scraching thier heads makes more sence.
  
  2011-07-08 · Flag Flagged
- sunshine girl
  
  yes they are out there fixing the bump as i write..i hope....thank god, i hope they also put in a biger water pipe why they are out thier digging a big hole.
  
  2011-07-22 · Flag Flagged
- sunshine girl
  
  the drains getting water now,we still have some spots before my house that have a little water after the rain but it go's away when the sun comes out just want to thank the road workers they did a great job on three very hot days.thanks guys..and thanks to who had them come out..
  
  2011-08-03 · Flag Flagged
- Closed sunshine girl
  
  they came and fixed it two weeks ago.thanks
  
  2011-08-06 · Flag Flagged
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Sink Hole Open

Lilli Ln Meriden, CT - Meriden

The asphalt next to the storm drain is developing a pretty large sink hole. This was repaired a few years ago and not the sink hole has returned.

2012-08-07 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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Road breaking up and long pothole Archived

35-49 Jimmy Ln Meriden, CT 06450, USA - Meriden

a long pothole is developing on the south side of Jimmy Lane near the catch basins. Its about 4 to 6 inches deep and the sublayer is exposed.

2011-04-01 · Reported by Allen Schott (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  They filled the trough
  
  2011-04-30 · Flag Flagged
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Leaves in road clogged all storm drains Archived

2-80 Thurrott Dr Meriden, CT 06450, USA - Meriden

2012-01-12 · Reported by Bonnie (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed gary (Guest)
  
  leaves removed
  
  2012-02-12 · Flag Flagged
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pot holes due to no drainage Archived

Preston Ave/Clearfield Dr Meriden, CT - Meriden

every time it rains and freezes, the road becomes very difficult to maneuver. Pot holes should be filled and proper drainage be made

2010-02-07 · Reported by Irma (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Irma (Guest)
  
  Now it's become almost impossible to get off the street to make a turn onto Preston Ave because of the snow banks
  
  2011-02-06 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ima (Guest)
  
  Please close this -
  
  2012-02-06 · Flag Flagged
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Storm Drains all over Meriden Archived

248 Prospect Ave Meriden, CT 06451, USA - Meriden

I have noticed in my travels that storm drains on downhill roadways are covered with leaves blocking rain water from entering drains. Most likely due to this problem some drains should be dredged out to prevent possible water seeping into homes during severe weather

2011-06-30 · Reported by JustAnObserver (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- BringOnTheShovels (Guest)
  
  City of Meriden (with the help of out of state companies, Cable Companies, and UI/Northeast Utiliities) are doing a fantastic job getting businesses and its citizens back to a norm. Now would be a great time to clean debri from storm drains. Man idle workers of crews with a shovel or two, make sure the storm drains in each area where work is being done have been cleared of debri. Kill two birds with one stone!
  
  I must be a rocket scientist LOL, just kidding
  
  2011-08-31 · Flag Flagged
- WeAreWatchingNow (Guest)
  
  Once the City receives, if any, federal aid, we shall see how that aid is spent. Irene caused all storm drains to be covered with debri all over Meriden. Homeowners/Renters do not seem to realize the importance of keeping storm drains along their property clear. I don't blame them, since the City doesn't do yearly maintenance cleaning of storm drains among many other issues of maintenance issues in running this City
  
  2011-09-10 · Flag Flagged
- JustAnObserver (Guest)
  
  I see there is a new post made regarding storm drains being clogged. Guess I'm not the only one concerned about this issue.
  
  Again, I suggest the City send out 2 pickups with 2man crew in each truck, provide shovels for paid workers and get out there (wihtout dilly dalling on company time) to get the job done. Unless of course it would be considered an embarassment for paid workers to do such a dirty job.....but hey, someone has got to do it
  
  Its election time, make those brownie points
  
  2011-09-24 · Flag Flagged
- Closed RPeopleGettingScammed? (Guest)
  
  No way will the city get crews out to clean all storm drains at once. They seem to just go by what is posted in specific areas of the City and fix the problems at that point of interest. Then another post for same issue comes up, once again go bandaid the area forgetting that a couple crews could should be sent out to clear all drains at once. Just my opinion of how tax dollars go to waste sending out crews to fix one specific area at a time.
  
  2011-10-08 · Flag Flagged
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Catch Basin Top too low Archived

6 Columbia Street Meriden, CT 06450, USA - Meriden

2010-05-04 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Andrew Samuel
  
  What exactly is the situation here? I'm going to close this issue until we have a little more information. If anyone has updates, please reopen the issue using the link at the top of the page and post an update. Thanks!
  
  2010-05-04 · Flag Flagged
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storm drains blocked Archived

Paddock Ave Meriden, CT - Meriden

Almost all of the storm drains on Paddock Ave continuing on Murdoch Ave to the city line are covered in leaves and branches. Some are completely covered. These need to be cleaned.

2011-09-15 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- TakingCareOfTheIssue (Guest)
  
  OMGoodness, I posted this issue in the past. II suspect this will be finally address, after all, its election time once again. Can't help to notice all the roadwork being done lately even though neighborhood citizens complained for long periods of time.
  
  Once those "vote for me" signs go up on lawns, City Officials seem to be gunho on issues that should have been address within regular city maintenance. Well thanx to election time, road safety is finally getting some attention.
  
  P.S. I have a storm drain along my property and no matter what time of year it is, spring summer fall winter, I take it upon myself make sure its cleared of debri.
  
  2011-09-22 · Flag Flagged
- Closed richk
  
  they have been cleaned.
  
  2011-09-30 · Flag Flagged
- StormGrateAlwaysClearAtMyHouse (Guest)
  
  Thank you for the update Rick. Nice that this specific area issue has been resolved; however, this is an issue all over the City of Meriden. Send out the pickup trucks with shovels in the hands of city public works employees to get all drains in Meriden cleaned up. Its obvious that the citizens of Meriden rather complain opposed to taking the few minutes it takes to clean up storm drains themselves. I am proud to say that I keep the storm drain along my property clear at all times spring summer fall winter. Even renters have the ability to clear the drains in front of the homes/apts they rent. Shame on some of the citizens of Meriden
  
  2011-09-30 · Flag Flagged
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Dead tree threatens walkers, vehicles Archived

208 Baldwin Ave. Meriden, CT - Meriden

There is a dead tree only a few feet off the sidewalk that has been dead for a few years. The dead limbs are falling on the sidewalk and Baldwin Ave. This is a dangerous condition for both student walkers to Nathan Hale, walkers in general and vehicles traveling on Baldwin Ave. There are always remains of fallen branches on the walk and street which are clogging the nearby storm drain. The city should take this hazard down before someone is injured or auto damaged.

2011-12-27 · Reported by David Allgaier (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- RichK406 (Guest)
  
  This is a quote from the CITY OF MERIDEN SNOW AND MORE Information on snow plowing, parking bans, leaf collection and more that is available on the City of Meriden website: If there is a tree in front of your home that you believe should be removed due to possible disease, causing damage to the sidewalk or severely unbalanced due to trimming by the utility companies, contact Parks, Recreation and Public Buildings at 203-630-4259.
  
  2011-12-27 · Flag Flagged
- Closed David Allgaier (Guest)
  
  This tree was taken down by the city. Great work public works dept.
  It is comforting to see that when a real threat is reported, it can get resolved.
  This was not on my property, however I could clearly see the potential dangers.
  Again, great job with the response.
  
  2012-02-13 · Flag Flagged
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Sidewalk blocked by downed tree limb Archived

28 Summit Street Meriden, CT 06450, USA - Meriden

The sidewalk at 28 Summit leading to View Street is blocked by a downed tree limb. There is garbage and storm debris clogging the storm drain at 28 Summit and View Street.

2010-08-19 · Reported by Chaz (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- chaz (Guest)
  
  The tree limb was removed in a couple of days, but the clogged drain and trash remained.
  
  2010-09-04 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Chaz (Guest)
  
  Everything has been fixed.
  
  2010-09-20 · Flag Flagged
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plows missed by 10', storm drains blocked Archived

2-118 Sandy Ln Meriden, CT 06450, USA - Meriden

We'll be getting bad flooding once all this snow melts. Sandy Lane's storm drains are completely blocked - hard-packed snow extends 10' out into the street from the curb.

2011-01-29 · Reported by Ron (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Just froze solid. Was never addressed after emails and calls.
  
  2011-04-24 · Flag Flagged
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storm drain Open

457-485 Baldwin Ave Meriden, CT - Meriden

storm drain needs to be raised, it is about 8 inches down. Cars driving over it on this narrow road damage tires, and front end alignment. Meriden owes me a new tire

2012-06-22 · Reported by Sandra (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Flooding caused by Meriden Open

14 Morse Street Meriden, CT - Meriden

Non-stop flooding caused by the City of Meriden, when will you help us!!! For ten years I have been on a crusade to get the City of Meriden to stop flooding my home and the Golden, Frary and Morse Street intersection. You have allowed dozens of condos to be built, and even the Thomas Edison Magnet School to dump all of their rainwater down to an antiquated retention pond. This retention pond has only one egress, a culvert pipe that cannot handle the new demands you throw at it. Meriden has even hired an outside consulting firm to evaluate the problem, and this taxpayer funded study concluded with a complete agreement with my assessment. Reoccurring flooding to the order of Five (5) feet of water in my backyard has caused much damage. Lawsuits, letters, emails, meetings, pictures and even videos have not coerced Meriden to take notice. My neighbor had a heart attack while fighting the floods and had to be taken out by a boat, how much more will you ignore us?

2010-01-28 · Reported by Michael Pyskaty (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Michael Pyskaty (Guest)
  
  Well it has been 6 months since this flooding issue was reported and the City of Meriden has been clearing the detention pond of trees, brush and various construction debris for 2 weeks. It now looks like a typical detention pond, an open area for water. But according to todays Record-Journal interview with Bob Bass, the City has no plans to lower the basin and he refuses to comment about the flooding issue.
  
  2010-08-11 · Flag Flagged
- Amigo
  
  just wondering how the flooding issue has gone. Have they solved the problem or is it still happening?
  
  2012-01-23 · Flag Flagged
- Michael Pyskaty
  
  January 24, 2012 Almost 2 years on “See Click Fix It”. Yes we are still flooding; all of my attempts to get the city to do something have been ignored. Even petitions signed by 54 property owners in this area demanding the city to fix our problem have been ignored. My neighbor left their home and let it go into foreclosure because they couldn’t take the flooding any more.
  
  2012-01-24 · Flag Flagged
- Michael Pyskaty (Guest)
  
  Yes we are still flooding, all of my attemps to get the city to do something are useless. Even a petition signed by 54 property owners in ths area to demand the city does something gets ignored. My neighbor packed up and left their home to be taken by foreclosure. They couldn't take the flooding any more.
  
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Our neighbors at 97 Barberry Lane plowed their snow into the left top of the ... Open

Messed Up Curb And No Curb On Barberry Lane Since Winter 2010 Meriden, CT - Meriden

Reported to City engineer in July 2011 re broken curb and was told probably get to it in late August 2011;then reported again on click fix Sept 2011And times 3 in October 2011. Now today told in phone conversation with Meriden city engineer that they ( the city) may not get to it this year, Oct. 26, 2011. We repaired the pot holes in our driveway from the excessive runoff from the street as we live below street level. We can not afford a new driveway. Our back yard is unable to be mowed (the last 20 feet) due to run off from the road. During hurricane Irene 2011, we sand bagged the top of our driveway and in front of our house and still got water in our basement. What is really needed on our side of the road our storm drains like the one they put in for our neighbors at 110 Barberry Lane last summer 2010. Documented at 9:30am on October 26, 2011 by property owner.

2011-10-26 · Reported by David and Mary Nelson. Our house is below street level and curb has been needed in front of our house since we bought our house 7 years ago. (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Frank G (Guest)
  
  I would keep writing the City Engineer and asking him to please help in this matter. If it was his place it would have been fixed. If worse comes to worse try Channel 3 or 8 for help .
  
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Flood Concerns Open

19 Courtney Court Meriden, CT - Meriden

I'm worry about more worst flood if very heavy rain and snow melts. I was lucky that Hurricane Irene didn't flood my finished basement.

I am not very satisfied with the City order to have sump pump pipe drain up to 15 feet from my house. The snow blocked it cause the water flow back into my pump and flooded the finished basement. I had to pay $945 to dry up. The sump pump is the largest size.

I need someone come and see what they suggest me to do before fall and winter comes. I don't want the drain blocked.
19 Courtney Court Meriden CT

I also posted Click Fix on problem with water over flow from backyard to front drive way. All three neighbor's yard water flooded up to my driveway. The mailman won't deliver if there are ice over in front of mail box. Need good drain there.

2011-09-12 · Reported by Guest (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- c norwich (Guest)
  
  Sir or Madam.... come over here and see what can I do without having water backup into my brand new finished basement. the drain gets covered in snow and when it rains, the water backs up into my finished basement. I am not happy with it.
  
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Dangerous Storm Drain Open

477 Baldwin Ave. Meriden, CT - Meriden

The storm drain located at the driveway at 477 Baldwin Ave is DANGEROUS. It is about 8 to 10 inches below the roadway surface. I do understand that drains must be lower in order for them to work, however this is a dangerous condition. The road surface was recently paved (poor job) and this has made the situation much worse than it was. I am sure that the storm drain has "sunk" over time and the correct way to solve this is to raise the drain grate before paving. This is a hazard for anyone driving Baldwin ave going East before the entrance to Mattabassett condos. It should be repaired (raised up) before someone looses control of their car/truck.
Check it out Mr. K. you drive by every day on the way home.

2011-01-04 · Reported by David Allgaier (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- David Allgaier (Guest)
  
  Thank you for your prompt reply Mr. Kendzior. I still urge you and anyone else using that portion of Baldwin Ave to use extreme caution in that area. If you hit that storm drain at the posted speed limit you would surely be headed to the repair shop for a front end alignment soon. Thank you again Larry, hope to see you at Hunter's this spring. Have a great day!
  DJA
  
  2011-01-05 · Flag Flagged
- larry kendzior (Guest)
  
  The Public Works Director took a look at it this morning. We'll see what can be done until warmer weather.
  
  2011-01-05 · Flag Flagged
- larry kendzior (Guest)
  
  We are going to try to put a "riser" in, which would raise the level of the drain 1.5 inches, more or less. Stay tuned.
  
  2011-01-07 · Flag Flagged
- C Norwich (Guest)
  
  The WHOLE ENTIRE Baldwin Ave's road and sidewalks are DANGEROUS! I get nervous seeing kids walking on big black ugly hump sidewalk to Nathan Hale. They would trip and fall right in front of the road!!!!!
  
  2011-09-19 · Flag Flagged
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Clogged Storm Drain Caused Flooding Open

347 Temple St New Haven, CT 06511 - Meriden

Clogged storm drains caused flooding in at least 3 Fairway Drive homes. It took the city 6 hours to pump out the water & leaves. I believe the city is responsible for not properly maintaining the drains. The city should pay for the flood damage to our homes.

2009-12-03 · Reported by Melody (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Melody (Guest)
  
  Address should be Fairway Drive, Meriden, CT
  
  2009-12-03 · Flag Flagged
- MeridenResident (Guest)
  
  Residents can clear the leaves off the top of storm drains in front of their own homes if they see them covered. Be proactive, not reactive!
  
  2009-12-17 · Flag Flagged
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CRUMBLED SCHOOLPATH SIDEWALK Open

700-766 Hanover Rd Meriden, CT 06451, USA - Meriden

SECTION OF SIDEWALK FROM BOTTOM OF DRIVEWAY TOWARDS TOWN 70 % MISSING AND SUNKEN FOR APPROX 20 PLUS FEET SEVERE HAZARD FOR KIDS WALKING TO PLATT AND LINCOLN SCHOOL EVERYDAY. DRAIN WATER IS EATING AWAY AT ROAD EDGE SURFACE AND SIDEWALK REMAINING ONLY 10 INCHES WIDE IN SOME PARTS PLEASE FIX SO WE CAN BOTH AVOID INJURY LIABILITY THANK YOU

2010-11-19 · Reported by DANIEL BIERNACKI (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  come on people hurry fix it before a child gets hurt..
  
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Curbs blown away by snow plows (Parker Road) Open

1-83 Parker Rd Meriden, CT 06450, USA - Meriden

The curbs on Parker Road have been destroyed due to years of snow plowing. This causes drainage water to flow through my property on 44 Parker Road. The extra water is overpowering my sump pump when there is heavy rain or snow. Please help.

2010-03-01 · Reported by Ricardo Maldonado (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Please fix
  
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