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Selectmen recommend ‘not to recommend’ petition to authorize town plowing of two private roads
Summary
A citizen petition to authorize town plowing and maintenance of two private roads — Frank Goodwin Road and Dudley Road — prompted public comment both for and against; after hearing legal research from town counsel and testimony, the Selectmen voted to recommend ‘not to recommend’ the petition warrant article.
A petition asking the town to authorize plowing and maintenance of two private roads (Frank Goodwin Road and Dudley Road, together 0.4 miles) was considered by the Selectmen on Jan. 22. The petition cites RSA 231:59-a, which allows a municipality to expend highway funds to maintain a private way that is declared an emergency lane after public hearing and written findings that the public need surpasses private benefit.
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