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Boonton council hears DPW assessment of snow response; superintendent recommends larger routes, additional equipment
Summary
Council member Mazzi summarized DPW superintendent Eric Gore’s assessment of recent storms, including recommendations to expand route sections, add trucks and consider smaller vehicles with tailgate spreaders, plus a post-storm washing procedure for salt equipment and part-time seasonal hires.
Council member Mazzi reported on the town’s snow-removal response after two recent storms and relayed superintendent Eric Gore’s assessment that DPW crews performed well but recommended operational changes to improve speed and coverage.
"He thought it was very well organized and that the DPW workers did a great job," Mazzi said, describing Gore’s review. Gore recommended expanding the geographic sections used for plowing, possibly adding additional trucks and using smaller trucks with tailgate spreaders to service narrow, tricky roads more effectively. The council noted that adding such equipment would require discussion with finance to determine whether it can be funded this year or next.
Mazzi also said the town has hired part-time seasonal workers to assist with snow removal and that the DPW superintendent will implement a rinse/cleaning procedure to reduce premature rusting of salt equipment. DPW office renovations (painting, cubicles and new rubberized flooring) were reported as expected to be completed by April 1.
Mayor Lynch asked residents who believe their property was damaged by plowing to contact the town claims contact listed by the clerk; council asked staff to route damage inquiries to the appropriate office for follow-up.
Next steps: Councilors said the superintendent will work with finance on equipment requests and that the town will add explanatory material to the town newsletter so residents know what to expect during large storms.
