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DOT says winter maintenance funding constrained; retention incentives helped avert staffing shortfalls
Summary
DOT told the Finance Division II committee its winter maintenance budget has been deliberately underwritten to meet statewide targets, and the department described using retention incentives and temporary hires to cover shortfalls; officials said transfers into the winter maintenance account approached $10–13 million in the current year.
Officials from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation told the Finance Division II committee the department is deliberately budgeting winter maintenance below a multi‑year average to meet the governor’s budget targets, and that one‑time actions have been needed to cover unusually cold or expensive seasons.
Why it matters: Winter maintenance is an essential operational expense for highway safety. DOT officials said tight staffing and a high vacancy rate required an incentive program and temporary hires to keep plows running during heavy winters.
What DOT said: Commissioner Bill Cass and operations staff said the…
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