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Town officials praise DPW and keep schools on two-hour delay after 20-inch snowstorm
Summary
Town officials said a late-January storm dropped roughly 18–21 inches in North Attleboro, credited Department of Public Works crews for clearing main roads, explained why salt is ineffective in very low temperatures, and urged residents to help clear sidewalks for schoolchildren.
An unidentified town official said the recent midwinter storm left North Attleboro with roughly 20–21 inches of snow and praised Department of Public Works crews for keeping main roads passable while schools opened on a two-hour delay.
The official credited "Mark Hollowell and DPW team" for their work and described coordination with school staff that allowed schools to operate on a two-hour delay rather than canceling classes. "Tremendous effort," the official said, referring to both DPW crews and school facilities staff.
Why it mattered: the town said clearing sidewalks and designated walking routes…
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