Committee flags wood-chip dumping in right-of-way, asks staff to investigate

Patty described seeing about four feet of wood chips placed at the corner of Cervantes and Meadowwood and said she has noticed similar piles around town; members warned that wood chips in the road right-of-way or on trails can become muddy, sticky and dangerous in wet weather and suggested public works remove material or contact property owners.

Staff said work in a road right-of-way requires an encroachment permit and suggested public works could move or ask the homeowner to remove the chips; members agreed posting on the town forum might help residents take material for reuse and reduce improper roadside disposal.