Boston City TV, MA / Inspectional Services Department (ISD)

May is National Building Safety Month. On this episode of Commissioners Corner, host Lois Leonard is joined by Commissioner Sean Lydon and Supervisor Cheryl Odom of the Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to discuss their plan to “Prevent, Prepare, and Protect”.

The mission of ISD is to serve the public by protecting the health, safety, and environmental stability of Boston's business and residential communities.

Every winter, the City of Boston's Inspectional Services Dept. is a tenant's best ally in getting the landlord to fix problems with their apartments. That is just one of the ways ISD works to make Boston better for everyone. This December, the City of Boston is banning plastic bags from all retail stores in the city. On this episode of Commissioners Corner, Host, Lois Leonard, and Inspectional Services Commissioner William Christopher discuss ISD's role in implementing this measure to protect the environment and clean our streets of these bags.

For more information on the plastic bag ban, visit: https://boston.gov/plastic-bags

Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. On this episode, host Najya Mawasi is joined by William Christopher, Commissioner of Inspectional Services to discuss the hiring of a contractor, permitting with the City of Boston and spring student move-out.

Mayor Walsh joins Commissioner Christopher of the Inspectional Services Department for a sanitary code inspection of Stash's Pizza in Dorchester. This marks the kick off for Boston's restaurant and food truck letter grading system - Stash's received an A grade.