Residents press for hydrant reinstall and pole transfers; code enforcement reports fire cleanup underway
At the April 3 Windsor meeting, resident Ruth Seward asked that a former hydrant near her home be reinstalled for safety; Superintendent Decker and Trustee McNulty said nearby compliant hydrants can be used. Edward McLean volunteered to catalog obsolete utility poles for referral to the Public Service Commission. Code Enforcement Officer Richard Osborne reported on slow permit activity, ongoing fire inspections and clean-up steps at 14 Main Street.
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During public comment at the April 3 meeting, resident Ruth Seward asked whether the fire hydrant that formerly stood near her home by the gas station could be returned, citing safety concerns given the gas station's proximity. Superintendent David M. Decker and Mayor Ronald G. Harting explained the former unit was a dead-end hydrant that does not meet current requirements; Trustee John R. McNulty, who is a member of the local fire department, said the department can rely on nearby hydrants that meet standards.
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