Builders’ sand clogs drain, floods Garnett Street residences

Edward Eastman showing how high the water rose in his yard.

Residents of Garnett Street between Sheriff Street and Stone Avenue are annoyed and distraught about flooding in their area, caused by drains blocked with sand from a nearby construction site.

The residents complained that since the construction of a nearby house began two months ago, they have been having a drainage problem owing to sand clogging up the drain.

Edward Eastman, a blind man,