With snow still on the ground and another winter storm in the forecast, Worcester’s longstanding problems with snow removal are once again the focus of public scrutiny.
At a City Council meeting Tuesday night, councilors said they keep hearing from constituents that the city doesn’t clear streets and sidewalks quickly enough after storms. That’s despite years of efforts by the city to improve snow-clearing operations, including purchasing new equipment and increasing the snow removal budget.
Councilor Morris Bergman said Worcester hasn’t endured a major snow storm yet this winter. But he’s concerned about what will happen once it does…