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Brookfield selectmen debate budget trade-offs as they approve chip seal and reclaim projects
Summary
Selectmen approved a $95,488 reclaim and binder on Moose Mountain Road and a $64,045.80 chip seal for Stone Road after discussing budget overruns, prior encumbered funds, and the trade-off between maintenance types.
Budget and pavement strategy drew extended discussion at the May 6 Brookfield selectmen meeting. Chris, the town road agent, summarized bids and recommended moving forward with several projects this construction season. His presentation noted rising petroleum-related costs and that upgrading one Moose Mountain section to a heavier binder added roughly $30,000 to this year’s paving total, which pushed the pavement line over budget.
Selectmen weighed using operating budget flexibility and encumbered funds from last year to cover the overrun rather than delaying…
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