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Town hears lengthy discussion on salt shortage and winter road treatment
Summary
Highway Superintendent Andy Best described the town's response to a current salt shortage and discussed sanding/salting processes and priorities; no policy change was recorded at the meeting.
During the highway report on Feb. 11, Highway Superintendent Andy Best and board members held a lengthy discussion about an ongoing salt shortage and the town's sanding and salting procedures for winter road maintenance.
Best described operational choices for road treatment and prioritized routes; board members asked questions but the minutes record no immediate vote or formal change in policy. The discussion highlighted supply constraints that may affect treatment decisions for priority roads into the remainder of winter and noted that FEMA consideration for certain roads (e.g., Wetmore Road) is ongoing. The Board will monitor supply and operational needs and revisit actions as conditions change.
