Citywide rat control, especially in Allston
The resident asks for stronger rat control citywide, especially in Allston, such as new trash cans or a rat czar, so people can walk at night without encountering rats.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Please do something to combat the rats citywide, especially in Allston. Whether it's birth control, new trash cans like NY just got, hiring a rat czar, anything! I live in Allston and starting at dusk, I can't take a walk at night due to the rats.
Who it helps and why
People will be able to walk around at night and stay healthy without fearing coming into contact with rats.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 7, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Public Safety
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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