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Columbia officials defend snow response as equipment failures and staffing shortages delay clearing
Summary
Council and public-works staff described truck failures, a shortage of CDL-qualified operators and a need to contract outside help after an unusually icy snow event left streets packed with ice; council said extreme cold and equipment availability drove slower-than-normal clearing.
Columbia Borough officials and public-works staff described operational challenges during a recent snow-and-ice event that left packed ice on streets and created parking and access problems for residents.
Public works reported two large trucks out of service and one with an electrical or transmission issue; staff said…
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