New Hartford Seeks Waiver For Salt and Sand Storage


NEW HARTFORD — The town of New Hartford has requested a temporary waiver from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use the town garage site for one more year for salt and sand storage.

Currently the town garage is located on the banks of the Farmington River. There is a concern about storm water management and the effects of salt and sand on the river’s ecosystem.

Aware of the problems that can arise from continued salt and sand storage at the current location, First Selectman Bill Baxter has been working to find a new location for not only the salt and sand shed, but for the entire town garage.

"The whole town garage complex is located on the river. It’s 34 years old and it is inadequate for the amount of equipment that we now have," said Baxter.

"We are looking at an additional site, a new site in the industrial park," said Baxter. "That won’t be available for a salt/sand shed until next year."

As of Wednesday afternoon, the DEP has not granted New Hartford a temporary waiver. The next scheduled Board of Selectman’s meeting is Monday, Oct. 15, where an update may be given.


— Gina L. Sartirana

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