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Town reports tree damage, debris after first year of in-house roadside mowing
Summary
Officials said it was the first year the town performed roadside mowing in-house; they acknowledged tree damage and debris issues but noted the effort saved about $10,000 compared with contracting the work.
Town staff reported at the July 20 meeting that the first season of in-house roadside mowing produced some problems: trees were damaged in places and debris was left in the roadway. The Board agreed there were "glitches" to fix before next season but noted overall satisfaction with the cost savings.
The minutes record the Board's estimate that performing the mowing in-house saved the town about $10,000 compared with hiring a contractor. The Road Foreman or responsible staff were directed to follow up; Bob Kelley was noted as the contact who will reach out to Peter Alexander regarding his concerns about damage and debris.
