BERLIN — City officials got a detailed briefing on a feasibility study for a downtown snowmelt system at Monday’s council work session.
In opening remarks, City Manager James Wheeler said the willingness of Burgess BioPower to partner on the project makes it feasible. He noted Burgess BioPower would provide heated water generated as a byproduct of its biomass plant to the city at no cost.
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