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Portsmouth proposes right-of-way maintenance division pilot to curb litter and overgrowth
Summary
City staff proposed creating a right-of-way maintenance division to proactively mow, remove debris, control vegetation and clear sidewalks on primary and secondary corridors; staff estimated a budget range from about $600,000 to $6.76 million depending on scale and equipment.
Portsmouth — Public-works staff outlined a proposed right-of-way maintenance division intended to provide regular mowing, comprehensive litter control, debris removal and vegetation management on primary and secondary corridors, emphasizing visible improvements for residents and visitors.
Mister Gerard Roberts described the pilot as a move from reactive to proactive service: “This division will completely do the right of way. We'll do the sidewalks and the primary and secondary,” he said, listing deliverables…
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