Board commits $5,000 to Safe Step sidewalk repairs; storm-drain and grease-trap issues discussed
The board approved a $5,000 contract with Safe Step Safe Sidewalk Solutions for targeted sidewalk grinding in 2026, reviewed a $3,075 storm-drain repair quote, approved a $1,500 fix at the Legion sidewalk lip, and discussed requiring grease traps after a sewer blockage.
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Director of Public Works Leitzinger recommended using Safe Step Safe Sidewalk Solutions, a sidewalk-grinding contractor, to address hazardous sidewalk sections and proposed committing $5,000 from the 2026 sidewalk budget (about $10,000 total) to the program. "Most towns start with a $5,000 commitment," Leitzinger said; the board voted unanimously to hire Safe Step and asked Leitzinger to prepare cost estimates for possible sidewalk removals.
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