Woonsocket Officials: City Dealing Well With Storm So Far
More plow contractors needed to help, residents warned off roads even after storm stops.
As the winter storm builds steam, Woonsocket officials report the city is dealing with the gathering blizzard conditions well. Woonsocket's DPW road crew - 42 people - is managing the few inches that have fallen so far ably, said Highway Director Rick Lambert. "We are well prepared right now," Lambert said, "As long as the equipment holds together I think we've got this, no problem." The only issue beyond equipment Lambert forsees is manpower. With 42 people manning double coverage in 20 sections across the city, some members of the crew may get too tired to keep it up by the time this storm is over, Lambert said. "If I had more contractors, I'd put them on," Lambert added. He said contractors can call him at 401-767-8883 to sign up. …
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