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Council approves plowing rate increases; commissioners report driver shortfall and hiring underway
Summary
Council approved rate increases for hired equipment and contractor rates for winter storm response and asked administration for further committee review; Commissioner said department was down six drivers but expected to offer five positions.
The Worcester City Council voted to approve rate increases for certain categories of hired equipment and contractor rates for plowing and sanding while asking the administration to send the matter to committee for further discussion of winter preparedness.
Council debate focused on whether rate increases would make the city competitive for equipment and drivers. Councilor Toomey asked whether surrounding cities' rates had…
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