Town Officials Assess Storm Damage, Cleanup

Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge briefed selectmen on storm response Monday night.

With the Blizzard of 2013 in the rear view, Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge, who heads Easton's Emergency Response Team, appeared before Selectmen Monday night to brief town officials on the damage and response. According to Partridge, 40 trees were down throughout the storm, and at the storm's peak, 19 percent of the town, or 1700 National Grid customers, were without power. Overall, Partridge estimated that approximately $197,000 was spent during the storm - most of which could be attributed to the Department of Public Works' response. Overall, the chief expressed satisfaction. "I’m very happy to report that all the town departments did an excellent response to Blizzard Nemo," he told Selectmen. By Monday night, the town had power …

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