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Property owner offers 100‑foot road extension and formal easement to resolve turnaround and maintenance on Christian Hill Road
Summary
A contractor representing a new driveway applicant told the board the contractor will extend the paved portion of Christian (Krishnan) Hill Road by approximately 100 feet and grant a formal easement to provide a plow turnaround, eliminating maintenance uncertainty for the town.
Town staff updated the board about a previously discussed driveway request on Christian Hill Road. Staff said a contractor for the applicant has offered to extend the paved portion of the road by about 100 feet, including a turnaround area, and to grant a formal easement recorded with the registry of deeds for winter maintenance and plow access.
Staff said the extension would likely be about 70 feet of paved road and an overall 100‑foot section including the turnaround, and estimated construction costs at approximately $60,000. The contractor would perform and maintain the extension and execute an easement so future property owners would not be responsible for the town’s ability to turn plow trucks.
Board members asked whether the change would affect drainage; staff said the driveway will use a culvert and should not change drainage patterns. The board did not take a formal vote at the meeting; staff said they would circulate a plan and return for approval if needed once the easement and design are finalized.
