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Council reviews storm damage and DPW cleanup after July 4 storm; dozens of trees lost
Summary
Council heard a DPW summary of storm impacts: about 40 municipal trees lost (expected to rise), 40–45 homeowner reports of fallen trees, ten chipper truck loads of wood chips, multiple 30‑yard container loads and five special curbside pickups. Council praised the DPW, police and fire for response and mutual aid efforts.
Councilman Thompson delivered a field report on storm cleanup following a severe storm around July 4: the town’s tree crew has removed approximately 40 municipal trees to date, a figure the councilor said will likely increase as crews complete assessments. Homeowners reported between 40 and 45 additional fallen trees. The DPW ran a chipper truck producing 10 loads of wood chips, processed thirty‑one‑yard loads of branches, and deployed three 30‑yard container loads plus five special curbside branch pickups.
Council members praised public-safety and DPW personnel for rapid response and mutual‑aid efforts with nearby departments; the mayor relayed resident messages thanking police, fire and DPW for cleanup. Council also noted ongoing work on infrastructure repairs and a commemorative bench purchase to honor a local business owner.
