Community Corner
How Does North Reading Snow and Ice Removal Cost Compare to Other Towns?
Town has spent "significantly less" than nearby communities according to town officials.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) spent $7,838 more than their original snow and ice budget of $175,000, but town officials say North Reading has spent less than other towns nearby.
According to town officials, North Reading has spent 7.5 percent less than the average on snow and ice expenditures this winter. At a previous meeting, the Board of Selectmen questioned DPW Director Richard Carnevale about being over budget.
In response, town officials provided us with the following numbers:
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Community Budget Spent YTD Size (Sq. mile) Budget Road Miles Budget ($/Road Mile) Spent ($/Sq. Mile) Spent ($/Road Mile) North Reading $175,000 $183,000 13.26 $13,198 86.96 $2,012 $13,801 $2,104 Wilmington $547,490 $175,580 17.08 $32,054 123.71 $4,426 $10,280 $1,419 Middleton $241,500 $97,605 14.27 $16,924 56.93 $4,242 $6,840 $1,714 North Andover $750,000 $200,000 26.63 $28,164 139.7 $5,369 $7,510 $1,969 Beverly $550,000 $275,000 15.14 $36,328 150 $3,667 $18,164 $1,702 Reading $565,000 $255,361 9.84 $57,419 99.89 $5,656 $25,951 $2,556 Averages $471,498 $197,758 $30,681 $4,229 $13,758 $1,911 NR percent of Average 37.1 percent 92.5 percent 43 percent 47.6 percent 100.3 percent 110.1 percent
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