ANOTHER OPINION: Randolph tenant union fights back over rodent, dumpster problems
Jesse Gordon
Special to the Journal & Sun
Randolph has formed its first tenant union, the Rosemont Square Tenant Organizing Committee, which it appears is about to achieve a quick victory on dumpster issues.
Tenants at Rosemont Square, which is in my district, complained collectively about the overflowing trash compactors, and the rats and mice that accompany them. The Board of Health ordered changes made, which were begun recently, and we’ll hold another rally at 5 p.m. July 14 to keep track of progress and implementation.
There was a rally on June 28 at the Rosemont Square entrance at the corner of Chestnut and High streets, with the participation of two groups, the South Shore Democratic Socialists of America (SSDSA) and City Life/Vida Urbana. Many tenants told stories about lack of trash capacity, and the resulting mice and rats they encountered outdoors and in their apartments.