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Public Works details limits on sidewalk winter maintenance; councilors seek policy clarity
Summary
Public Works told the council it plows 41 of 61 miles of sidewalks across three routes, cited staffing and equipment limits, and recommended using a one‑mile school radius to set priorities; councilors asked about route lengths, equipment costs and parking‑ban enforcement.
Public Works Director Moore presented the city’s sidewalk winter‑maintenance plan to the Saco City Council on Nov. 24, describing the current inventory, operational limits and staffing needs as the city heads into winter.
Moore said the city maintains 61 miles of sidewalks and currently plows 41 miles across three routes (downtown, east and west). He described operational constraints including route cycle times, machine clearance limitations (utility poles and narrow sidewalks), staffing rest periods after 24‑hour shifts, and the extra time required…
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