Woodbridge experienced a historic blizzard of 38 inches of snow in less than 24 hours and drifts of more than 5 feet earlier this month.
Plowing was difficult and time consuming. I met daily before, during and after the storm with the public works director, fire chief, police chief, superintendent of schools, human services director and others to assess the conditions and oversee removal efforts.
The town public works crews along with several private contractors worked continuously through the night since the beginning of the storm to clear town roads and make them safe for passage.
All town roads were passable on Tuesday, Feb. 12, and safe for school bus travel and for students on the roadways on Thursday, Feb. 14, when schools reopened.
Town roads were clear and made safe for travel in an expeditious manner. We opened our emergency shelter on Friday, Feb. 9, which was kept open until Feb. 11.
I would like to thank Warren Connors, our public works director, Chief of Police Gene Marcucci, Deputy Chief Ray Stuart, Fire Chief Sean Rowland, Human Services Director Mary Ellen LaRocca and their staffs for all the work they did before, during and after the storm and also for the residents for their cooperation and patience during the storm.
Edward Maum Sheehy
First Selectman
Woodbridge