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Bradford adopts ordinance to restrict vehicle weights on posted ways
Summary
The Town of Bradford Selectboard adopted an ordinance to support posting heavy-load restrictions on local roads; the measure passed unanimously after a brief public hearing and is intended to provide enforcement support for posted signs.
Edward Nevells, chair of the Town of Bradford Board of Selectmen, opened a public hearing April 6 on a proposed ordinance to restrict vehicle weight on posted ways and said the rule would provide support for heavy-load signage.
The hearing was brief; after limited public discussion the board closed the hearing and moved to adopt the ordinance. Boardmember Carlene Oakes moved to adopt the Town of Bradford Ordinance Restricting Vehicle Weight on Posted Ways, and Boardmember Randy Margraf seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Town Manager Lois A. Jones recorded the action in the meeting minutes and noted the ordinance is intended to back up the orange “heavy loads limited” signs already used to limit damage on certain town roads. The board did not attach a specific timeline for enforcement in the minutes.
The ordinance was presented as a tool to support posted restrictions; the board did not record additional detail in the minutes about penalty amounts, enforcement procedures, or an effective date. The Selectboard is expected to follow any next steps required for formal adoption and signage implementation at future meetings.
