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Commissioners praise DOH and contractor for rapid snow clearing after winter storm
Summary
During reports, commissioners thanked the state Department of Highways and contractor Anderson Excavating for rapid road clearing during a recent winter storm, citing multiple plowings on rural roads and improved access for residents. Commissioners urged caution while driving on icy roads and noted continued coordination with county facilities and courts during the storm.
Commissioners used their reports section to praise a cooperative response to a recent winter storm that included state Department of Highways crews and a private contractor, Anderson Excavating.
A commissioner described numerous citizen calls expressing relief that roads such as Pounds Hollow Road and several Mont Chateau Road segments had been cleared quickly. The commissioner said the private partnership with Anderson Excavating and coordination with DOH made a noticeable difference and thanked the delegates and elected officials who supported the effort. He noted Anderson Excavating was assigned roughly 80 miles of route responsibility and that crews plowed multiple times across the county road network.
County staff described proactive storm planning, including calls with facilities staff and partners late in the week and a decision to close county operations Monday with a plan to reopen Tuesday. Facilities and county staff adjusted schedules to respond to road conditions and to keep critical county buildings and services safe. Commissioners urged residents to drive cautiously on icy roads and to contact DOH Clarksburg with road concerns as a first step.
Commissioners also noted community relief resources: United Way received a grant allowing the Helpful Harvest program to resume food distribution to local nonprofits.
No formal action was taken during the reports beyond appreciation and operational coordination requests to staff.
