HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — With the county wrapping up the first month of an early winter season, trustees gave an update on where the township stands with its salt supply.

As part of his road department report at Tuesday’s regular meeting, Trustee Bill Colletta said they’ve already utilized 70 tons of their 600-ton allocation.

“Depending on how it goes, we will probably be able to purchase through the year if needed — being the winter’s started,” Colletta said. “However, we do not like doing that because we’re almost paying double for the salt in prime season.”

Colletta said vendors normally allow them to order their 500-ton allocation prior to this winter, adding to the 100 tons in reserves they already had.

Trustee Jason Tedrow said the township ended up having to buy extra later in the sea

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