TOWN OF TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The cost of keeping roads clear this winter is rising sharply, forcing the Town of Tonawanda and other Western New York municipalities to consider how to make their rock salt supplies last longer.
Town of Tonawanda Highway Superintendent Ted Rymarczyk said the town paid over $53 per ton last year. This year, the price has increased to $83 per ton if the town picks up the salt or $93 per ton to have it delivered.
The town budgeted $450,000 for rock salt, approximately what it spent last year. However, Rymarczyk said purchasing the same amount used last winter would cost about $922,000…