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Public works updates cemetery work, youth crews and FEMA floodplain mapping
Summary
Public works staff reported cemetery repairs and youth crew supervision, described equipment use and cost savings, and summarized FEMA's floodplain mapping update, noting FEMA used 2012 lidar and the town will provide updated watershed analysis to request a reflight.
Public works staff reported on cemetery maintenance, mausoleum repairs, and the use of seasonal youth workers under adult supervision; the crew has cleaned and graded mausoleum areas and patched graves using material from the site. The report noted an emphasis on training and supervision for younger workers and potential cost savings compared with previous private contractors; "We're being financially, responsible," a public works official said.
Staff also summarized a FEMA floodplain mapping update that relied on lidar from 2012 and did not reflect significant upstream changes. The official said FEMA was surprised by changes upstream and suggested it may re-fly the watershed after the town provides an updated analysis with NRCS and a contractor. The town hopes the updated mapping may reduce flood insurance costs for some properties but stressed that further analysis is required.
