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Hanover board approves $25,000 transfer for local road work, will prioritize Top Hat and Howard Pond Roads
Summary
The Selectboard agreed to transfer $25,000 from the town warrant to a municipal maintenance account to begin roadwork and will consult public works (Rich) on which roads to prioritize, with Top Hat and Howard Pond Roads specifically mentioned.
The Hanover Selectboard agreed at its Nov. 18 meeting to transfer $25,000 from the town warrant to fund local road work, and members said they will consult Rich in public works about which roads to prioritize.
Board members discussed paving priorities and specifically mentioned Top Hat Road and Howard Pond Road as candidates for upgrades. The minutes note the board "will transfer 25K to MM from Town warrant" and will ask Rich about where and what roads should be done first.
Why it matters: Local road maintenance decisions affect safety, access and short-term town budgets. A $25,000 transfer is an initial allocation to address immediate needs; the board did not specify a full paving plan or schedule at the meeting.
What happens next: Town staff will report back with recommendations on road selection and scope; the board will post any meeting notice and details to the municipal notice board and local paper if additional meetings are required.
