Government Readying for Snow Possibilities
Township naming contractors to plow, inspecting equipment
After a record-breaking winter with a $1.25 million price tag for snow response, Toms River township and other levels of government are working to prepare for possible snowy months ahead. That includes repairing plows and front loaders damaged in last year's Christmas blizzard, as well as naming contractors and upgrading technology on other fleets. For example, the township solicited bids to retrofit six public works trucks with snow plow equipment at its October meeting. Toms River township's contractor list for snow plowing services was also awarded in October, with hourly rates established from $83.50 to $169, depending on the type of equipment contracted (such as a plow versus a front loader and dump truck). The state Department of …
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disgusted homeowner
9:45 am on Friday, December 23, 2011
Hope officials in Brick have done SOMETHING OR ANYTHING to improve the last two years of horrendous snow removal. Either we just don't have enough personnel or aging equipment needs to be replaced. Hope things improve or we have a mild winter !!!! more ›