BERLIN — The Berlin City Council spent a significant part of its work session meeting Monday discussing the city’s snow-removal policy due to concerns raised by residents regarding snow around the city’s schools.
Interim City Manager Pam Laflamme said she had recently spoken with Assistant Public Works Director Mark Lapointe about the issue.
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