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Public Works defends winter response, cites early-morning plow noise trade-offs
Summary
Superintendent Donald Leicht reported on snow response operations, praised staff efficiency in meeting safety goals, and addressed a resident complaint about early-morning snowplow noise while stressing the need to clear streets by the start of the work/school day.
Superintendent of Public Works Donald Leicht updated the Board on recent weather-response operations, praising staff for efficient and economical snow removal while maintaining safety goals. He described the logistical challenge of clearing Village streets by the beginning of the work and school day and said some early-morning noise from plowing can be unavoidable when meeting those time goals.
A resident complaint about plow noise was discussed; Leicht said the department remains attentive to minimizing disruption while ensuring safe streets. Trustees and staff discussed preparedness for upcoming events and how to balance noise concerns with operational needs.
