Greenwich Budget Committee approves $1.325 million for snow removal
Other Committee · Meeting of March 10, 2026
Greenwich Budget Committee approves $1.325 million for winter snow removal. The panel voted 4-0 to fund overtime and materials after roughly 65 inches of snow fell, more than double the town's 30-inch average. DPW Commissioner Jim Michael broke down the request: $450,000 for highway overtime, $525,000 for salt and materials, $160,000 for Board of Education snow-clearing overtime, $35,000 for Fleet Department overtime and $25,000 for rented equipment, plus $130,000 from the parking fund for outside contractors.
Asked whether overtime work is mandatory, Michael said "it's highly recommended." Committee member Fenton pressed on whether the parking fund should absorb more of the cost, calling it "worthy of discussion," and the committee sent the question to finance staff Agnes and Joan ahead of the full board's March 23 meeting. The committee also approved six sets of minutes, 4-0.
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Source: the Other Committee meeting of March 10, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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