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Public works director Tim Sweeney says long winter drove overtime and equipment strain
Summary
Tim Sweeney told the Select Board the winter produced heavy overtime and salt expenses — roughly $32,000 and $23,000 over budget, respectively — and described equipment repairs, staff changes and planned paving work for spring.
Tim Sweeney, who spoke for the town’s public works department, told the Bow Select Board that the town experienced an unusually long, costly winter that strained staff and equipment. “The overtime was 32,000 over. The salt was 23,000 over,” Sweeney said, adding that crews dealt with severe frost heaves and extensive plow damage.
Sweeney introduced Dan Snodgrass, who joined the department this winter as a mechanic and has…
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