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Ken Stern

On Dec. 27, 2023, the town drain at North Third and Center streets was under some 6 inches of water. Last Friday, July 14, it was sunny, dry and around 80 degrees. Kevin Palaniuk, left, and Chris Smith, new public works employee, are managing annual storm drain maintenance. What a difference seven months, the turn from winter to summer, makes.