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West Warwick officials report progress on public-land encampment cleanups; two sites to wait for spring
Summary
Town staff reported that crews and volunteers have substantially cleared 10 of 12 known public-land encampments; two locations including an island site remain partially cleared and will require spring work, the town said. Costs so far have been limited to tipping fees and supplies.
Town staff on Feb. 14 told the West Warwick Town Council that crews, volunteers and partner organizations have substantially cleaned up 10 of 12 public-land encampments identified in recent months, and that two remaining sites will wait for better weather to complete removal of frozen debris.
Why it matters: the cleanup addresses public-safety and sanitation concerns raised by residents and reported on social media; the town described direct costs as modest so far but warned that some remaining sites will require more intensive, coordinated efforts in warmer weather.
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