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DPW reports reservoirs at 73%, watershed purchases nearly complete; city crews cut demolition costs
Summary
The DPW told the council reservoirs are about 73% full, the city is nearing completion of a $6 million watershed-purchase grant with two properties under negotiation, and in one case city crews performed demolitions in-house for about $70,000 versus the contractor’s $1,000,000 estimate.
Department of Public Works Commissioner Jacob updated the Middletown Common Council on infrastructure and environmental projects at the Nov. 18 meeting.
Jacob said reservoirs are approximately 73% full and that precipitation has been below average since June, leaving the city prepared to supplement supply from the Indigo source if necessary. He described roof and asbestos-abatement work for municipal facilities and reported continuing delays and…
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