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Public Works outlines staffing, fleet and street plans; asks council to keep pages open for budget work
Summary
Public Works officials described hiring mechanics for the central garage, equipment replacement needs (sweepers, tractors, rollers), expanded downtown cleaning, increased overtime and commodity cost pressures for salt and fuel.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Public Works officials detailed personnel additions and capital equipment needs Thursday as part of the 2026 budget review, citing recruitment challenges for mechanics, aging fleet components and expanding downtown maintenance responsibilities.
Mister Poluti presented the Public Works administration and operations pages and highlighted several modest operating increases tied to city-hall maintenance and higher electricity costs. Central Garage staffing drew sustained attention: commissioners said recruiting mechanics had been difficult and the personnel line increased significantly…
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