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Resident presses selectmen for face‑to‑face meeting with Cross Point and DOT over sidewalk sinkhole
Summary
A New London resident urged the selectmen to take a more active, face‑to‑face role in resolving a persistent sidewalk sinkhole, and the town reported it has now made contact with Cross Point and is arranging a meeting with DOT once the state representative returns to the office.
A New London resident urged the Board of Selectmen on March 3 to press Cross Point and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) to resolve a longstanding sidewalk sinkhole in the Cohole area.
Bob Bowers introduced himself from the audience and told the board he had previously sent letters and that earlier outreach had produced no response. He said he welcomed the report that Cross Point had at last been contacted and asked that the board chair step in and attend a site meeting so the issue receives more urgency. "Sometimes when you're trying to work out difficult situations, face‑to‑face conversations are better," Bowers said.
Selectmen said Adam (town staff) had reached out to Cross Point and DOT, and that Cross Point’s representative had been receptive. Board members noted the sinkhole discussion is separate from an unrelated issue about salt in a catch basin. The board also said a Department of Justice decision about responsibility remains outstanding, but suggested exploring interim remedies that do not resolve liability. Officials told the public they will arrange a meeting between town staff, Cross Point and DOT to clarify who is responsible for repair and maintenance and to examine on‑site solutions.
No formal motion or binding action was taken; the board requested staff to pursue the meeting and to report back to the selectmen.
