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Roxbury selectmen press contractor on winter-road readiness; training set for Nov. 8
Summary
Selectmen discussed remaining summer-road projects, an emergency winter-roads meeting result requiring updated inspection sheets, and a contractor’s assurance that vehicles and equipment are ready; the contractor will attend training on Nov. 8.
The Town of Roxbury Board of Selectmen spent a portion of its Oct. 10 meeting focused on road work and winter preparations, flagging concerns about equipment readiness and inspection documentation.
Board members said they still have many summer-road projects to finish and reviewed outcomes of an emergency winter-roads meeting; updated inspection sheets were expected to be submitted to the town office. Selectmen noted during road commissioners’ inspections that vehicles did not appear ready. A Contractor present in the record stated that equipment was ready and that staff would be attending training on Nov. 8.
The exchange emphasized the need for clear inspection documentation and timely training ahead of winter operations. No formal vote was recorded on road contracts or funding during this meeting; the board recorded the progress items and scheduled follow-ups.
The board also reviewed upcoming procurement items and auditor proposal samples later in the agenda, which bears on how road and maintenance contracts will be solicited going forward.
