Local municipalities feeling pinch with rock salt supply this winter

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) – Last winter saw a shortage of rock salt for several municipalities across Western New York, leading to local leaders needing to find other avenues to acquire that salt for roadways throughout the region.

While municipalities are not facing a crisis in rock salt supply similar to last year, they are monitoring how much they have to last them the remainder of this winter.

Clarence Highway Superintendent and president of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, Jamie Dussing says some municipalities are starting to see some delayed deliveries, as well as reports of stockpiles at both Western New York suppliers being way down…

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