Sunday, February 10, 2013
Higher temperatures in the forecast could help crews clear the roads.
As the city works to recover from the snowstorm, Waltham public works crews “still have a lot of work to do,” in clearing the city’s streets, according to Consolidated Public Works Director Michael Chiasson. As of 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, Chiasson described the roads as “average,” but he said crews have their work cut out for them. "We have a lot of cleanup to do still," Chiasson said. However, the snow emergency will be lifted as of 10 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10. That means motorists must have their cars out of Waltham Public Schools lots by 10 a.m. to give plow crews room to work. Also, motorists must have their cars out of city-owned lots before regular parking hours resume on Monday, Feb. 11. As for whether school will be held on …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Put your tree out on the curb as soon as possible.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Put your tree out on the curb as soon as possible.
The city is now picking up Christmas trees and wreaths for permanent disposal -- but follow the directions below! The city will pick up in trees in three weeks following Dec. 25, according to Waltham Consolidated Public Works Director Michael Chiasson. However, ornaments, lights, stands and plastic bags must first be removed from trees and wreaths. Wreaths containing metal rims will not be taken. Trees and wreaths will be picked up when crews are in your area, according to Chiasson. So, put your items out on the curb as soon as possible.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
New director will start next month.
The Waltham City Council last night confirmed Michael Chiasson as the city’s new Director of the Consolidated Department of Public Works. Chiasson, a Waltham resident, was unanimously appointed with a start date of July 1. “I just wanted to thank the mayor and the council for their approval tonight and my family,” he said of his wife, two sons and new baby. “I look forward to working with you. Chiasson will replace former CPW Director John Tashjian who took early retirement in July. Chiasson’s term will fill the remaining months of Tashjian’s term, which is set to expire in February. Interim director Stu Lacrosse has run the department since Tashjian departed. Chiasson, a Waltham resident, currently works as the Water/Sewer Superintendent …
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1:42 pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Matt carter the mayor gets her advice from the director. She also puts him in charge of the plowing you can not tell me Chassion has done a good job. Not saying the mayor has done a good job. But you can't take blame off the director. He has a job and he failed to do it. more ›