For decades, the intersection of Hope, Thames and Washington flooded during heavy rains, causing massive traffic jams. Inconvenient to businesses, schools and residents alike, it was also a serious safety issue. When Hope Street is shut down, side streets are clogged, Metacom is overburdened and both routes become a challenge to police, fire and rescue.

This safety issue needed to be solved. I met the DOT director at this flooding location and we devised a plan.
The Silver Creek culvert under Hope Street was completely cleaned out of rock, silt and accumulated debris blocking the flow.

A baffle that prevents water from ebbing back into Silver Creek at high tide was installed. The combination of these solutions has resolved the problem in virtually almost all situations.

I am a problem-solver and a doer who gets things done. What has your representative done for you lately?

Doug Gablinske
Bristol

Mr. Gablinske is an Independent candidate for House District 69.