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Town praises snow removal but residents and council question sidewalk salting
Summary
After a prolonged storm, town staff and contractor described an extensive cleanup; residents and council members praised the response but raised concerns about heavy sidewalk salting, dog‑paw burns and lingering runoff, and asked staff to examine alternatives and cleanup options.
The town heard a detailed report on snow removal after a 24‑hour storm and followed with resident praise and questions about heavy salt on sidewalks.
Ed Mulherin, the contractor on the town's snow program, told the council the snowfall lasted roughly 24 hours and extreme cold prolonged cleanup, slowing salt effectiveness: "It was very challenging for a number of reasons because that that snow the snowfall went for approximately 24 hours straight" (speaker 5). Councillors and residents repeatedly praised the crew's responsiveness and continuous operations during the storm.
Several residents and council members raised concerns about…
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