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St. Albans outlines mid‑summer paving plan and citywide cleanup details
Summary
Mayor Scott James said the city has used about 36 tons of asphalt patching this year and expects roughly $200,000 available for paving; residents should submit street requests to their council member, and the citywide cleanup is set for April 27–May 8 with pickup rules for bulky items.
Mayor Scott James said St. Albans will compile ward lists and expects to begin city paving work in mid‑June, with residents asked to contact their council member to nominate streets for consideration.
"We've used approximately 36 tons of asphalt patching city roads this year," the mayor said on the podcast. He added the city has about $200,000 available for paving city streets and described the standard process: ward lists go to the public works committee, which narrows the list for council consideration.
Timing: the mayor estimated a mid‑June start for city paving, contingent on council approvals and coordination with state work on nearby roads.
Citywide cleanup: the hosts said the citywide cleanup runs April 27–May 8, with the first week serving wards 1–5 and the second week covering remaining wards. The hosts said crews will pick up appliances and many bulky items but will not take liquid paint, chemicals, tires or car batteries unless items are prepared for safe disposal. One tip offered on the episode: residents can accelerate paint drying by adding an absorbent material before pickup.
Why it matters: residents living on smaller streets or near high‑traffic corridors often rely on the city list and their council member to prioritize paving; limited funds mean some streets will be deferred.
No formal vote or exact paving schedule by street was released on the podcast; residents were directed to the city’s communications channels for schedules and further instructions.
