Resident urges board to require bonding for plow contractor; item set for September

A resident told the Select Board the town remains without a final resolution on the CL plow contract and asked whether the contractor would be required to be bonded this year, saying last year's performance had raised concerns.

The speaker said the town had been told it was waiting for a letter from the contractor's attorney before holding a meeting and that the chair had requested the topic be placed on the September agenda. The resident said they and another resident had met with 'Mike,' who told them the contractor had committed to being on site for upcoming storms but that follow-up correspondence from the contractor’s attorney was still pending.

Why it matters: The board's handling of the plow contract affects winter storm response and public safety during severe weather; residents cited prior storms when they felt service was inadequate and asked for clearer assurances.

Board action: The chair requested that the plow-contract/bonding matter appear on the September meeting agenda for formal review and possible action.

What the resident said: The resident asked directly, "Is he going to be required to be bonded this year because last year was such a show?" and later described the expectation that the contractor "would be on site for the upcoming storms." The resident said a full update is expected at the September meeting.

Next step: The Select Board scheduled the issue for the September agenda; the board did not adopt a new bonding requirement during the meeting covered by this transcript. Staff and board members will revisit the contract and any required assurances at that future meeting.