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Select Board continues subdivision decision to Sept. 26 after developers miss meeting, surveyor says as‑builts not released
Summary
The Select Board continued an October‑1 subdivision completion decision to Sept. 26 after developers failed to appear; staff reported the surveyor has not released required as‑built plans because the surveyor has not been paid. Residents called the project abandoned and urged calling the surety if work is not finished.
The Select Board discussed a subdivision with a stated completion date of Oct. 1 and decided to continue the item to the Sept. 26 meeting after developers or their representatives failed to appear. Town staff told the board the surveyor has not released the as‑built plans because the surveyor has not been paid, which is delaying required certification under the subdivision‑control process.
Residents urged the board to take firmer action. Bill Smith said the project has been intermittent for two years and described it as an "abandoned project," saying residents are frustrated and worried about whether the posted bond will cover remaining work. One attendee asked about the original bond amount; the board acknowledged uncertainty about exact outstanding bills but said staff will seek Town Council advice and contact the developers before the next meeting.
Board members described options, including a continuance to allow developers to submit outstanding materials or calling the surety if requirements are not met. The board voted to continue the matter to the Sept. 26 meeting and directed staff to notify the relevant parties and discuss next steps with Town Council. The motion was described as a final continuance; if required materials are not received the board said it would consider calling the surety in a future meeting.
Key points: the surveyor's nonpayment has delayed release of as‑built plans that are among several items required for subdivision acceptance under the subdivision control law; residents reported project inactivity and asked the board to press for completion or access bond funds to finish remaining work. The board set Sept. 26 as the next review date.
