Lindenhurst public works warns of salt shortage after 15 snow events this season

During the Village of Lindenhurst Board meeting on Feb. 9, Superintendent of Public Works Charles Hernandez reported the municipality has experienced 15 snow events this winter and that there is a reported salt shortage affecting municipalities in the region.

Hernandez told the board that crews will begin conserving salt to extend existing supplies and that municipal staff are coordinating with neighboring jurisdictions to identify sources should the village run out. The report did not include current inventory levels or an estimated date when supplies might be exhausted.

Operations Director Kevin Klahs also provided a separate update on progress of the Lake Shore Drive FAU Reconstruction project; no schedule or budget changes were noted in the minutes.

Next steps recorded in the meeting minutes call for Public Works to conserve salt and coordinate with other municipalities; no formal action or emergency procurement was authorized at this meeting.

The board reconvened after an executive session and adjourned at 7:19 p.m.