The Township of Washington Department of Public Works recently acquired a cutting-edge tool in the ongoing battle against the elements. A new salt brine truck arrived this week, just in time to combat an anticipated snowstorm. The truck uses a salt-and-water mix that is sprayed on the roads several hours prior to a predicted snowstorm. When the brine evaporates, it leaves behind a harmless residue that coats the roads and keeps the icy precipitation from freezing or adhering to the street surface. This latest acquisition is going to be a great time-saver and money-saver for the Township, because it reduces the need for traditional road salt and makes clearing the streets easier for our DPW. Pictured here with me, left to right, are DPW worker John Horn, Foreman Tom Clossey, and Superintendent Bob Hamilton.