Warwick tackles roadside litter with new committee

The town of Warwick has created a new committee to lead efforts to keep the community’s roadways litter free. The Warwick Clean Streets committee, which was approved at the May 16 Warwick Town Board meeting, will oversee the cleanup of streets in the town of Warwick and will be chaired by Warwick resident Bill Lindberg.

Commenting on his appointment, Lindberg said, “Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be chairman of a litter committee but so be it.”

After many weeks of discussion and a public hearing on the matter, the town of Warwick approved the required improvements to the Wickham Sewer District. During the meeting, Dwyer emphasized the town’s efforts to seek out state and federal grants as well as other funding opportunities to help reduce the financial burden of these upgrades on the residents located within the sewer district.

“When meeting with residents, I am often asked what my top priority is, and my top priority is clear, cost-effective infrastructure upgrades,” said Dwyer. Referring to the sewer project, Dwyer said, “It is our obligation to find every funding source possible.”

Along with the grants being sought for the Wickham Sewer District, Dwyer announced that he is working with State Senator James Skoufis on securing a grant to support water districts across the town of Warwick.