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Water Main Meltdown on Woodstock | Burlington News
A water main threw a tantrum on Woodstock Avenue overnight, flooding the street—then compounded the chaos when a century-old valve broke while crews tried to shut it off. Dating back to 1858 and part of the original Rutland Aqueduct, these aging pipes (24% of the city’s mains are from the 1800s) are costly to replace, so crews are always chasing grants. Leaks were patched by 6 AM, but the night was rough—traffic rerouted via Temple Street. This summer’s been packed: work wraps on Morris Place, kicks off on Water Street, and the stormwater tank in Monsignor Thomas Connor Memorial Park is on…
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