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Temporary Sandbags Added to Limit Beach Erosion

ClintonJan 20, 20261 min read

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Public Works temporarily installed a sandbag wall along the beach to reduce erosion while a permanent design is developed; materials and equipment rental were funded through an ARPA grant.

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Public Works Commission

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The temporary sandbag barrier is intended to protect the shoreline until a permanent beach erosion solution is ready. The commission also reviewed ongoing road, sidewalk, bridge, building, and equipment projects, including $40,000 approved for West Main Street sidewalk design. A replacement truck was ordered after Truck 2 suffered a blown motor.

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Tabled approval of the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes because members who attended that meeting were not present; the motion passed unanimously.
Reviewed the Public Works Director’s report covering the fiscal budget, facilities, roads, bridges, sidewalks, equipment, and capital projects.
Reported that the West Main Street sidewalk project received approval to proceed to final design, including drainage and a crosswalk at Stevens.
Reported that budget transfers were approved to purchase a replacement truck, which was ordered January 7, 2026.
Adjourned unanimously at 5:20 p.m.

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