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Board approves $32K‑$33K pole‑reset contract after winter damage
Summary
Trustees approved hiring Fire Island Marine Services to reset 64 canal poles damaged during winter storms; the mayor said three bids were received and crews may begin by the end of the week, with work expected to take about a week.
The Brightwaters board moved to hire Fire Island Marine Services to reset 64 poles in the village canal after winter storms left many pilings and docks damaged. Mayor (S4) said the village received three bids and estimated the cost to reset the poles at about $32,000–$33,000.
“We're putting out a contract for 64 poles to be banged back in to be reset,” the mayor said, noting the village’s last count was 64 poles needing work. Trustees discussed urgency, saying crews may be able to start as soon as the paperwork is complete and that the work will take roughly a week once mobilized.
Trustees approved the hire after a motion and second were recorded by the board. The mayor emphasized the work is time‑sensitive; delays, he said, would likely push the schedule back because contractors will be busy elsewhere on the South Shore.
Next steps: staff will finalize the contract with Fire Island Marine Services, prioritize highest‑need locations and report back on schedule and final cost.
