First storm of the season no problem for Athol DPW head Kilhart and crew
Athol Public Works employees Jason Robidoux (left) and Jason Lichtenberger work to replace a blade on one of the department’s plows in preparation for arrival of this week’s storm. Staff photo/Greg Vine
A front loader deposits sand in the bed of one of the smaller trucks in the Athol DPW fleet in preparation for storm-fighting efforts Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Staff Photo/Greg Vine
Published: 12/17/2020 4:06:11 PM
Modified: 12/17/2020 4:06:01 PM
ATHOL – As Winter Storm Gail blew into our region Wednesday night, Athol Public Works Director Dick Kilhart dispatched his crews across the community. Speaking to the Athol Daily News Thursday morning, about three hours before the last snowflake fell, Kilhart expressed some satisfaction with how his small army of workers responded.