Selectboard debates whether town culvert inventory should include private driveway culverts

Dec 2, 2024

State-prioritized Road Erosion Inventory was reviewed; Frank Seawright argued Windham should expand its culvert inventory to include culverts beneath private driveways, while the chair said the state inventory focuses on public infrastructure and driveway culverts are excluded unless they affect town roads.

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The board reviewed the state's Road Erosion Inventory and a separate culvert inventory prepared to prioritize drainage work. Frank Seawright argued the town's separate culvert inventory has not been updated, that driveway culverts (under private driveways) are excluded and should be added, and that legislation might be required to address the gap.

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