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Rutland staff warn of rising salt prices; town explores alternatives and storage changes
Summary
Highway staff told the select board that treated salt prices rose sharply and the town is evaluating options — including joining the state contract, sourcing locally through Casella, and applying its own liquid treatment — and moving salt tanks outdoors.
Highway foreman Dave Sears told the select board on Sept. 23 that the town has received early-season salt pricing showing large increases and that the town is exploring alternatives to limit cost exposure this winter. Sears said Cargill quoted $112.50 per ton for treated salt and $88.75 per ton for untreated white salt; he described those as substantially higher than the town’s previous…
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