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Westmoreland bridge closure raises access concerns for nursing home; county to press state for help
Summary
Commissioners were notified the select board of Westmoreland closed the River Road bridge after state safety findings; Cheshire County officials said they will convene a Zoom with state and delegation representatives to press for expedited repairs because a nursing home lies on the far side and alternate routes flood.
The Cheshire County commission on Wednesday discussed a sudden closure of the River Road bridge in Westmoreland and the potential impact on access to a nursing home across the river. The chair reported the town’s select board closed the bridge after waiting for state feedback on safety concerns and said county leaders will convene a meeting with state and local officials to push for quicker action.
Speaker 1 told commissioners the select board acted after waiting "two and a half, three months" for state guidance and that…
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