Brunswick Reschedules Salt Use, Winter Preparedness Lecture for January
The Town of Brunswick has rescheduled its Sustainable Brunswick lecture on salt use and winter preparedness for Tuesday, January 13 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Curtis Memorial Library, offering practical guidance on winter hazards, road salt practices, and environmental impacts that matter to Sagadahoc County residents. The free, in person event will connect emergency management expertise with local resources to help households protect drinking water, property, and vulnerable community members.
Brunswick officials announced that the Sustainable Brunswick Lecture on Salt Use and Winter Prep will take place on Tuesday, January 13 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library. The session is free and open to the public, but it will be in person only with no Zoom option. Registration link and contact information are available on the Town of Brunswick web page.
Speakers will include Bill Guindon, Mass Care Coordinator at the Maine Emergency Management Agency, and Josh Katz, formerly with the Maine Department of Transportation. The presenters will address winter hazards and both personal and community preparedness, and they will review the history and common practices around road salt. They will also cover environmental impacts on private wells and local ecosystems, topics that carry immediate relevance for homeowners and municipal planners in Sagadahoc County.
Curtis Memorial Library will display items from its Library of Things during the lecture to help attendees choose tools and supplies for preparedness. That hands on element aims to bridge technical guidance with practical choices for residents who may be preparing for storms, mobility challenges, or disruptions to municipal services. The event is cosponsored by the Town of Brunswick and Curtis Memorial Library.
The subject touches public health and social equity because road salt use, storm response, and access to preparedness supplies do not affect all residents equally. Private well owners can face water quality risks, small scale property owners may shoulder cleanup costs, and low income households and older adults can be more vulnerable during prolonged winter events. Discussions led by emergency management and transportation professionals can inform local policy choices about balancing public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and environmental protection.
Residents interested in attending should register through the town web page for the event and consult the Curtis Memorial Library display to see equipment and supply options before making purchases. The lecture offers an opportunity for Sagadahoc County neighbors to learn practical steps to protect health, property, and local ecosystems as winter progresses.
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