Ward 5
311 requests placed in Ward 5 over the past 12 months. Population 6,339 (2020 census).
- Requests20332 per 1,000 residents
- Still open141
- Typical time to acknowledge24 hoursMedian of 36 acknowledged
- Typical time to close2.3 daysMedian of 62 closed
Requests by month
By category
| Category | Requests | Still open | Typical close |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missed Trash/Recycling Pickup | 51 | 48 | – |
| Other - City Issues | 27 | 10 | 1.9 days |
| Illegal Dumping - Bulk Item | 19 | 13 | 4.6 days |
| City Street Signs | 12 | 8 | – |
| Sidewalk Repair | 12 | 12 | – |
| Illegal Dumping - Litter | 9 | 3 | 2.2 days |
| Tree Pruning/Trim/Branch Broken | 9 | 7 | – |
| Dead Animal | 7 | 0 | 26 hours |
| Trash, Recycling or Yard Waste - General Inquiry | 7 | 6 | – |
| Fallen City Tree or Limb | 6 | 3 | – |
| Traffic Signals | 6 | 6 | – |
| Obstruction(s) In Public Way | 5 | 4 | – |
| Street Defect/Depression - Internal | 5 | 5 | – |
| Catch Basin Issue | 3 | 0 | – |
| Playground or Park - Park Maintenance | 3 | 1 | – |
| Pothole | 3 | 3 | – |
| Rodent Infestation | 3 | 3 | – |
| Traffic Calming Request | 3 | 2 | – |
| Tree Planting Request | 3 | 0 | – |
| Sinkhole | 2 | 1 | – |
| Street/Roadway Lighting Issues | 2 | 2 | – |
| Internal - Bee/Wasp/Hornet Nest | 1 | 0 | – |
| Line Painting Request | 1 | 1 | – |
| Over-filled Public Trash or Recycling Receptacle | 1 | 1 | – |
| Playground or Park - Equipment Repair | 1 | 0 | – |
| Tree Health Inspection | 1 | 1 | – |
| Tree Stump | 1 | 1 | – |
– fewer than 5 requests, too few for a typical time.
Longest-open requests in Ward 5
- Street/Roadway Lighting Issues (opens in new tab)193 Washington Street · Open since
- Traffic Signals (opens in new tab)Canal Street Lights · Open since
- Traffic Signals (opens in new tab)243-253 Washington Street · Open since
- Sidewalk Repair (opens in new tab)94 Leach Street · Open since
- Sidewalk Repair (opens in new tab)4 Hazel St · Open since
- Sidewalk Repair (opens in new tab)25 Ocean Avenue · Open since
- Traffic Signals (opens in new tab)239 Massachusetts 114 · Open since
- Sidewalk Repair (opens in new tab)2 West Circle · Open since
- Other - City Issues (opens in new tab)Corner Of Ocean Ave & Cliff Street · Open since
- Sidewalk Repair (opens in new tab)292 Lafayette St · Open since
Wards use the 2022 boundaries from MassGIS. Differences between wards reflect how often residents report problems as well as how the city responds. Methodology.