Town approves higher plow contractor rates for 2026–27 to maintain coverage
Faced with declining contractor availability and rising costs, the Select Board approved increased winter snow-and-ice contractor rates for 2026–27 to retain drivers and maintain safe roadways.
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Town Administrator Karen told the Select Board that the town is struggling to retain plow drivers because local contractor rates fall below neighboring communities and state contract levels. She emphasized public-safety implications and recommended raising contractor rates for 2026–27.
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