Marcy Street Japanese Knotweed

At a glance

• What: Rivera's order asking Public Works to review and remediate Japanese knotweed near 45 Marcy St.
• Where it stands: open. Adopted 9-0 on 2026-08-18.
• Next: report pending. Related: Citywide Overgrowth Strategy.

The order

• Rivera argued the infestation likely crosses several private parcels (26, 47 and 49 Marcy) and the street right-of-way.
• The city should map where the colonies lie and coordinate follow-up treatment rather than cut the visible plants once.

Sources

• 2026-08-18 - City Council

Log

• 2026-08-18 - City Council — Item 13a: Rivera's knotweed order adopted 9-0.