DPW liaison Rizzo proposes backhoe; committee seeks culvert-cleaning estimates
May 26, 2026
DPW liaison Gene Rizzo told the Atkinson Budget Committee the department is proposing purchase of a backhoe, is still collecting estimates for culvert cleaning and has no trade-in information yet for the front loader. The items were flagged for budget consideration.
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Gene Rizzo, serving as the committee member who delivered liaison updates, reported several Department of Public Works budget priorities during the May 26 meeting. "Proposing a backhoe," he said, and added the department is "still getting numbers for cleaning culverts" and has "no information on trade-in for the front loader." These items were presented as requests to be considered in the coming budget cycle.
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