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Resident urges 'snow buddy' program to help seniors; trustees discuss volunteers and partnerships
Summary
A public commenter requested a snow‑shoveling program for Frederick seniors and offered to pay a small additional water‑bill fee to fund sidewalk clearing; trustees and staff said they would explore volunteer partnerships with churches and student groups.
During public comment a resident (Speaker 9) urged the board to address snow removal for seniors and described declining volunteer availability. "We need a snow shoveling program to help our seniors," the commenter said, and suggested extending public‑works duties or creating a volunteer program funded by a small add‑on to utility bills. She said she "would be willing to pay a little extra in my water bill to get our sidewalks plowed the 3 to 4 times it snows."
Trustees and staff responded that outreach to local churches and existing volunteer programs might be effective and that student groups (student council) could be a resource. Speaker 3 said the town would reach out to some of the larger churches and contacts to see if they would be willing to help coordinate volunteers. Speaker 2 noted student programs that look for activities and suggested connecting them to a volunteer pipeline.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; the board directed staff and trustees to explore possible volunteer partners and outreach channels and to report back if a proposed program requires placement on a future agenda.
