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Chesapeake Beach officials praise public‑works response to prolonged winter storm; outline repairs and follow‑ups
Summary
Town administrators and public‑works staff reported clearing roughly 25 miles of roads and 3.44 miles of sidewalks during the Jan. 26–30 storm period, responding to about 263 service calls and 102 online tickets. Council members publicly thanked crews; staff outlined remaining restoration, PFAS study plans, wastewater equipment fixes and a planned antenna installation with BGE to improve grid reliability.
Town Administrator Samilia and public‑works leaders briefed the council Feb. 19 on the town’s response to the late‑January storm, describing a sustained multi‑day effort by staff and contractors to keep roads, sidewalks and critical facilities accessible.
Samilia reported that town hall received 263 service calls and 102 online Zendesk tickets during the Jan. 26–30 event and praised staff and contractors for answering and routing requests while many employees worked remotely. Public works…
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