Politics & Government

Debris Removal Underway in Avon

Avon could receive federal funds to reimburse up to 75 percent of the cost.

has begun removal of an estimated 100,000 cubic yards of brush in Avon weeks after an October nor'easter caused many trees to fall or break.

The town is reminding residents only to put storm-related tree debris on the curbside for Michael's to pick up "within the town's right of way." Abuse of this service could jeopardize Avon's qualification for Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursement, officials indicated on the town's website.

FEMA will fund up to 75 percent of eligible expenses.

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Michael's is bringing the debris to the former MH Rhodes property on Thompson Road to grind. Public Works Director Bruce Williams is supervising the process during the week. Volunteer firefighters are helping monitor the progress, being paid as temporary employees. Some public works employees will help audit the work over the weekend.

The estimated total for the project is $1,476,190, including the tree debris removal service, a 5 percent contingency and $113,290 for compliance monitoring.

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The last time the company was in Connecticut was following an ice storm in 2002, according to WFSB, and the contractors helped out in New York after Tropical Storm Irene.


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