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Bath praises public works after major snow event, council flags equipment shortfalls
Summary
Town of Bath leaders commended public works and Waterworks crews for extended snow-removal efforts and cleared sidewalks, and identified equipment gaps—additional snow blowers and a skid steer—that the council said it will evaluate in an after-action review.
The Town of Bath opened its council meeting by thanking public works and Waterworks crews for heavy snowstorm response that kept the town open and cleared sidewalks for safe pedestrian crossings, Mayor (speaker 1) said. "We did act and get things done, very, very quickly," the mayor said, noting crews worked 8–10 hour shifts and used an emergency dump truck to move snow to the train depot lot.
Council members and residents praised crews for returning to redo problem spots and for clearing corners to allow direct crosswalk access. The mayor said the town will conduct an after-action review to document needs and acknowledged shortfalls: the town needs more snow blowers and another skid steer to improve future responses.
Officials emphasized the economic impact of lost tourist weeks in a small tourist town and the benefit of quick recovery to local businesses. Council members suggested recognizing public-works staff with a town-sponsored meal or similar appreciation and discussed how sponsorships or budgeted equipment purchases could be timed for next year’s capital planning.
