Town of Norwich spared brunt of flood damage
NORWICH – With record flooding gone by and the daunting aftermath still evident, Town of Norwich road crews have been working to ease the concerns of traveling locals, restoring damaged roads and preparing for the winter season.
Communities across the southern regions of New York were devastated by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. The Town of Norwich, however, can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the horrific damage seen in surrounding areas was not of the same degree locally. The township has seen few traces of damage since the flooding in September and officials expect they’ll stay within the restraints of the annual budget.
The Town of Norwich is commonly budgeted for $40,000 to $60,000 to repair road damages. This year, working with FEMA, the town has estimated damages to be nearly $50,000 – an estimate that seven-year town Supervisor David C. Law claimed is not surprising.
“We are doing quite a bit of work, particularly on Dan Main Hill,” he said, “but we aren’t seeing an alarming amount of damage that wasn’t expected. We’ve been pretty fortunate.”
Law went on to explain that many drainage pipes have deteriorated and shoulders have washed away as a result of the flooding, but this was not unexpected.
“We didn’t see the same flooding as everyone else,” he said.
Despite the good fortune of the Town of Norwich, residents attending town board meetings have expressed concern about road conditions and the potentially dangerous condition of some. Locals have called the town supervisor’s office, notifying Law of locations in need of repair. Yet, according to Law, things are no worse this year. Regardless, this year’s severe flooding caused by melting snow and heavy rains have elevated the public’s awareness, putting more pressure on the supervisor’s office than in previous years.
“We check things out regularly,” said Law. “But this year is more demanding because of the higher expectations.”
Hearing some of the claims of a potentially unfavorable winter, Law claimed to be as ready as he can be. The Town of Norwich maintains a budget of $65,000 for winter road maintenance, including the cost of sand, fuel, overtime for employees and other factors that sway expenses.
“We always prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” Law said.
The Town of Norwich oversees 42 miles of roads in Chenango County and town residents are encouraged to notify the supervisor’s office if they see any roadways in need of repair.
“We’re here for the pubic,” Law said. “If they have a concern, we’ll be there.”
Communities across the southern regions of New York were devastated by Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. The Town of Norwich, however, can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the horrific damage seen in surrounding areas was not of the same degree locally. The township has seen few traces of damage since the flooding in September and officials expect they’ll stay within the restraints of the annual budget.
The Town of Norwich is commonly budgeted for $40,000 to $60,000 to repair road damages. This year, working with FEMA, the town has estimated damages to be nearly $50,000 – an estimate that seven-year town Supervisor David C. Law claimed is not surprising.
“We are doing quite a bit of work, particularly on Dan Main Hill,” he said, “but we aren’t seeing an alarming amount of damage that wasn’t expected. We’ve been pretty fortunate.”
Law went on to explain that many drainage pipes have deteriorated and shoulders have washed away as a result of the flooding, but this was not unexpected.
“We didn’t see the same flooding as everyone else,” he said.
Despite the good fortune of the Town of Norwich, residents attending town board meetings have expressed concern about road conditions and the potentially dangerous condition of some. Locals have called the town supervisor’s office, notifying Law of locations in need of repair. Yet, according to Law, things are no worse this year. Regardless, this year’s severe flooding caused by melting snow and heavy rains have elevated the public’s awareness, putting more pressure on the supervisor’s office than in previous years.
“We check things out regularly,” said Law. “But this year is more demanding because of the higher expectations.”
Hearing some of the claims of a potentially unfavorable winter, Law claimed to be as ready as he can be. The Town of Norwich maintains a budget of $65,000 for winter road maintenance, including the cost of sand, fuel, overtime for employees and other factors that sway expenses.
“We always prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” Law said.
The Town of Norwich oversees 42 miles of roads in Chenango County and town residents are encouraged to notify the supervisor’s office if they see any roadways in need of repair.
“We’re here for the pubic,” Law said. “If they have a concern, we’ll be there.”
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