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Read Our Transcript of Sept's Mayor's Forum

Department of Public Works Director Bob Knox will be on hand this week to answer readers' questions.

 

Mayor Gary Christenson will hold his monthly online forum this Friday, September 28th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Malden Patch. 

The Mayor’s Online Forums are an effort to provide another means by which to interact with residents. The forum will be moderated and hosted by editor Chris Caesar. 

Related Topics: Mayoral Live Chats

J.longbow

9:40 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Hello bob there is a pothole on Charles st near the fells way. Can you help out a brother

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Robert P. Knox Jr.

8:13 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012

Hi J.longbow.... Could you give me a better description of where maybe a house number or location? My crew was out today and could not find the pothole

Thanks
Bob

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J.longbow

10:34 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012

They actually repaired it I was home when they fixed it. It wasn't huge but when I back out I always hit it. Thanks again for your quick response.

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Marc Levine

11:32 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012

That's what I call service. Good job Mr. Knox!!!

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Mike G.

7:04 am on Friday, September 28, 2012

Oh my.... bring a helmet to this one.

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Don

7:18 am on Friday, September 28, 2012

I remember a party in the afternoon when a DPW worker drank a case of beer then went back to work. He would be a nice person to introduce to Diana Boo-Boo as they would have a lot in common. The Town Line will be rocking.

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david mokal

8:59 am on Friday, September 28, 2012

Hey..The guy was thirsty. They allways do a great job.

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JoanneN

10:06 am on Friday, September 28, 2012

Last week I wrote to Bob Knox about having some extra trash barrels put in Trafton Park near the tennis courts - he said they would be there that day. When we went to the dog park that evening there they were. Great response - now let's hope the park visitors use them!

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Jennifer

10:32 am on Friday, September 28, 2012

I have a small issue with traffic at the Rte 60/Fellsway East intersection. Near the Catholic church. When I am heading towards Medford on Fellsway East and come to the light at Rte 60 there is clealy a sign there stating "Left Lane for Left Turn Only" yet every time I am cut off and hollered at by people in that lane going straight to continue on Fellsway East. Is this a Malden issue or a State Police issue? Can we have the lane marked with left turn arrows on the ground?

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Robert P. Knox Jr.

2:27 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

Hi Jennifer , The Fellsway is state you can contact the DCR at either 781-438-9888 or 617-626-1413 and they can direct you. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at rknox@cityofmalden.org

Thanks

Bob

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paul surette

4:36 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

Jennifer....I called the State Police....when I told them of your dilemma, they spilled coffee and powdered sugar all over themselves. They were outraged. "OMG Jennifer....we will be right there....help is on the way!"

Democrat2000

11:57 am on Friday, September 28, 2012

Bob,

It is Bob Miller, how are you doing in your new position? I can remember when you worked for the Medford Housing Authority, boy we go back further than that, don't we? My question is what is your department pickup schedule at the parks for trash barrels? Is it still on a daily basis? Also the ones in other parts of the city? Thanks, and have a great weekend.

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Democrat2000

12:02 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

Ugh....missed that one today.....

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AnnieOMalden

12:44 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

Um, interesting...the Mayor says MTFA has been part of this PAYT panel. I understand Bob just got invited this week, after a number of meetings, due to a "communications snafu".

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J.longbow

1:41 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

when is the last time you made a positive comment on a message board...Ever? It could be 80 and sunny and you still bitch about the weather. Something positive maybe 2 out of 100 times might help your stress level

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AnnieOMalden

2:02 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

I have made positive comments...just don't like it when the admin is making it seem one way when it is another. Maybe you don't care about certain issues or integrity. I call them as I see them. This is still America, right?

ItalianHeat

1:08 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

Please have the city repair the 2 blocks of Essex St. They are a complete mess. Thank you!!!

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Robert P. Knox Jr.

1:17 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

Hi Bob , All the city barrels are emptied 6 days a week in both the parks and roadside. The only day with no scheduled pick up is on Sunday. And yes Bob the Medford Housing was a long time ago....

Thanks

Bob

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paul surette

4:43 pm on Friday, September 28, 2012

It's comforting to know that my trash is safe, with Mr. Knox on the job.

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david mokal

4:38 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012

Not Mine! I put mine i a regular bag the into a blue bag and some one untied it dumped it upside down then stole my blue bag.

paul surette

6:18 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012

Maybe it was Mr. Knox who stole your bag :(

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david mokal

9:59 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012

I thought so now he will resell it! :>(

Mike G.

6:28 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012

Maybe the dingo ate your baby!

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paul surette

7:05 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012

I remember that movie with Meryl Streep :)

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