Winter travel on the streets of Homewood will hopefully be easier following Tuesday’s village board vote to purchase a Henderson Salt Brine Maker and a spraying unit to treat local streets.
The salt brine treatment will be used during heavy snowfalls and periods of freezing temperatures.
Public Works Director John Schaefer recommended the purchase of the equipment and said it provides a balanced approach to the use of salt for snow and ice control.
“It offers a strategy in achieving safety, mobility and care of the environment as it uses liquid anti . . .
