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Holyoke council approves short-term snow-storage lease; DPW outlines snow-removal priorities
Summary
The council approved a three-month lease for snow storage at a Water Street site to address a large January storm; DPW director said the snow-removal budget is in deficit and outlined neighborhood priorities and cleanup obligations in the contract.
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt an emergency measure authorizing a short-term lease for snow storage after a multi-day storm left thousands of truckloads of snow and obstructed streets. The lease (three months) was presented by Councilor Sullivan and described by Interim DPW Director Michael Gallagher as a practical solution because previously used municipal…
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