Cutillo Park rodent problem being tackled but City/trash problem still exists
Rodent infestation has been common for many years at Cutillo Park on Stillman Street with many unsuccessful attempts of removing the furry critters that have invaded the community playground making residents hesitant of using the park, especially with their children.
However, the City of Boston, is once again tackling the nasty situation with a bigger and supposedly better way to deal with the problem at the public park that the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department cares for.
It’s a wait and see situation that residents clearly hope will work and they can fully enjoy the park without worrying about rodents streaking through the park.
While there is probably nothing that can be done to remove the rodent problem one hundred percent, it appears the city is making a serious effort to at least control the problem and has begun a program that may result in a positive management result.
While the park is open, there has not been any official ceremony opening the park that has been renovated to the tune of $2.1 million. Rumor from City Hall is SOON.
The City, in addition of taking on the rodent problem in the area, have apparently mounted a major cleanup program relating to the deplorable trash issue that exists and Morton Street, a 24-hour public way, that is being considered the cause of the rodent population.
Years ago, the city granted several businesses to place their trash, oil barrels and other debris on the sidewalks along the street, with the condition that the owners would put out trash properly and clean the area on a regular basis. Residents claim that commitment has never occurred and feel the city’s agreement with the business community should be trashed.