The City of Plymouth is prepared to take action over an alley that appears to have migrated outside of its right-of-way. Back in June, a neighboring property owner approached the Board of Works, after she learned that the land where the alley currently sits actually belongs to her. The section of alley in question runs from Webster Avenue south to Ledyard Street, parallel to Dickman Street.
This week, Plymouth City Attorney Sean Surrisi told board members that rather than correct the alley itself, it would be simpler just to purchase the additional land. He said the cost to buy the land and conduct a survey would add up to a total of $1,475. That money would come out of the City Properties Fund. Board members approved the arrangement but requested that a title search be conducted on the property. That may increase the cost by up to a few hundred dollars.
Also during Monday’s meeting, bids were opened for the city’s fall street and sidewalk projects. Phend & Brown of Milford submitted the lowest bid, for $674,922. The board granted permission to allow City Engineer Rick Gaul to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, after he and other city officials review the bid documents. Board members will then have a chance to affirm Gaul’s decision at their next meeting.
