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 better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
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 better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Niumalu
What is the status of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Maintenance/Beautification Divisions work order (W017002015) to address the flooding in the parking lot area at Niumalu Park and when is it anticipated to be completed?
There is no parking lot at this location. However, the work order referenced here is to address ponding that occurs along the shoulder of Niumalu Road, in the vicinity of the Niumalu pavilion, as a result of heavy rain events. This work is expected to be complete next month.
Islandwide
What is the next bulky item pickup day?
The County of Kauai does not participate in a bulky item pickup program. It does offer free residential drop-off options for appliances and scrap metal at all county refuse transfer stations (RTS) and the landfill. Residentially generated furniture and mattresses can be dropped at the Lihue RTS and the landfill for free. For more information on these services, please visit www.kauai.gov/TransferStations
Kilauea
What is the status of the one-lane bridge on Koolau Road?
There is no work occurring at this bridge. Please help us to better understand the information you’re seeking so that we can adequately address this question.
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Jerome Freitas can be reached at theshadow96751@gmail.com or 635-3528. Visit his website at http://theshadow96746.tripod.com.
