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Public works briefs council on staffing, winter readiness and a sewer-camera test that 'burped' into homes
Summary
Public Works Superintendent Ricky Jones reported the department is fully staffed, completed key projects, and is testing a new sewer camera mounted on a ‘Super Sucker 7,000’ that caused temporary sewer "burping" into some homes on Grove Street; staff said they will adjust procedures and share video with council.
Essex Junction — Public Works Superintendent Ricky Jones told the City Council on Aug. 27 the department is fully staffed for the first time in a long time, completed seasonal work including pavement, and is supporting wastewater staff with a new camera system mounted on the department’s Super Sucker 7,000 vacuum truck.
Jones said the department assessed contracting costs for snow and road-painting work and kept services in-house; crews finished pavement and marker work in time for the first day of school and have been assisting with building maintenance at Lincoln Hall and the library. He said staff have been troubleshooting traffic-signal cameras in the Five Corners area and are budgeting for updated camera technology.
On sewer work, Jones described tests…
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