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How Much Does a Snowstorm Cost in Newport?

Newport has spent 35 percent of the snow budget for the current fiscal year.

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With snow expected on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, the winter of 2013-14 is quickly melting away the snow removal budgets for many Rhode Island communities, including Newport. But just how much does a snow storm cost Newport taxpayers?

According to the finance office, Newport has spent 35 percent of the $190,674 allocated towards this season's snowstorm related expenses.
 

  • total snowstorm related expenses to-date: $66,939
  • last snowstorm's payroll expenses: $9,689
Newport might need to bring out the plows again this week. Snow accumulations could reach 4 to 8 inches in some areas of the region, according to the National Weather Service.  


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