Posts Tagged Public Works

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Wednesday October 26 2011

Letter to the Editor re: Palm Tree Danger

October 24, 2011 John Buchanan, Mayor CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Re:  Palm Trees – Danger from dead palm tree branches Dear Mayor Buchanan, I am writing to draw attention to something that poses a threat to the residents of Sierra Madre, as well as a liability [...]

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Sunday August 21 2011

Traffic, Parking Disruptions on SM Blvd. During Construction

The City of Sierra Madre Water Department began construction of a replacement water main in East Sierra Madre Boulevard on Monday, August 15th. The project will replace a major portion of a 90-year old water main with a new 12-inch diameter main, new fire hydrants and new water services to each residence or business within [...]

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Thursday August 11 2011

Replacement of Water Main in East Sierra Madre Boulevard to Impact Traffic

The City of Sierra Madre Water Department will begin construction of a replacement water main in East Sierra Madre Boulevard on Monday, August 15th. The project will replace a major portion of a 90-year old water main with a new 12-inch diameter main, new fire hydrants and new water services to each residence or business [...]

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Wednesday August 10 2011

Hazardous Waste Roundup, Recycle Your Fridge/Freezer This Month

Hazardous Waste Roundup, Recycle Your Fridge/Freezer This Month

Saturday, August 20th, from 9am to 2pm in the Mariposa Parking Lot (behind the Bottle Shop), LA County Public Works in conjunction with the City will host a Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup.  Old paints, thinners, pesticides, oils, pool chemicals and fluorescent bulbs, among other things, qualify.  In the E-waste section, bring your TVs, computer [...]

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Monday May 09 2011

Resident Files Suit Against City – Update posted 6:25pm

Resident Files Suit Against City - Update posted 6:25pm

See bottom of article for update…. Sierra Madre resident John Crawford announced on his website today that he has filed suit against the City of Sierra Madre in relation to the recent increase in water rates.  According to Crawford “A “Verified Petition For Writ Of Mandate And Complaint For Declaratory Relief” was filed with the [...]

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Monday May 02 2011

Arbor Day Festivities Funded by Community Foundation

Arbor Day Festivities Funded by Community Foundation

Thanks to a grant donation from the Sierra Madre Community Foundation, the City of Sierra Madre celebrated Arbor Day on Saturday with an all-morning presentation by arborist Jan Scow.  Scow’s nearly three hour presentation included lengthy discussion of tree problems, planting, and the benefits of trees.  Following a two-hour slideshow presentation in Council Chambers, Scow [...]

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Saturday March 26 2011

Pipe Problems Work Their Way West on Montecito

Pipe Problems Work Their Way West on Montecito

New leakage sprang up at the corner of Auburn and Montecito this morning.  This follows Thursday’s street closure due to pipe issues.  Today’s leak has water coming from between the curb and the sidewalk on the north side of the street.

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Thursday March 24 2011

Montecito Re-opened After Pipe Repair

Montecito Re-opened After Pipe Repair

For the second time in the last few months, a section of Montecito Ave.  just west of Baldwin had to be closed down today while Public Works worked to repair a leaky pipe underground.  This leak was about 100 feet west of the previous leak, which was about 15 feet west of Baldwin Ave.  This [...]

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Tuesday March 01 2011

First Official State of the City Speech

First Official State of the City Speech

Photos and video below article The Sierra Madre Room was packed as the first State of the City speech began Monday, and even after the parents of the Sierra Madre School third graders left following their performance, there were still several dozen people on hand to listen as Mayor Joe Mosca spoke for just over [...]

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Wednesday February 02 2011

City Selling Old Street Signs

City Selling Old Street Signs

Last month, Public Works staff began replacement of existing street name signs.  The new signs meet current federal requirement for font size and reflectivity. Crews have been working diligently to get the signs replaced as quickly as possible, and have completed most locations south of Grand View Ave.  The replacement process is expected to take [...]

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