Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from The Shadow radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now known as
Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from The Shadow radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now known as Da Shadow, has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Wailua
What is the status of Coco Palms?
Demolition permits have been issued to the developers of this property, who have indicated that demolition of the property will take approximately five months to complete.
Koloa
Koloa Library
There are two large potholes on the roadway near the entrance of the Koloa Library. Please investigate.
Road crews responded to this concern and both potholes were patched.
Islandwide
Are there plans to require force homeowners to switch to septic tanks?
This matter would not be determined by the county, but rather the state Department of Health.
Keapana Bridge, Hanapepe Swinging Bridge and Waimea Bridge
When were these bridges last inspected for safety?
Hanapepe and Waimea swinging bridges were inspected in 2014. The Keapana bridge is planned for inspection in 2015.
Lihue
Haleko Road
What is the status of the line repainting?
The county is planning to make some design changes to Haleko Road to better accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists. Such modifications would require County Council approval.
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Jerome Freitas can be reached at theshadow96751 @gmail.com or 635-3528. Visit his website at http://theshadow96746.tripod.com.
