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Staff seeks guidance on assigning 911 address to private access (Tavern Lane)
Summary
A staff member asked the board whether to assign a 911 address for a property accessed via Tavern Lane (a private access recorded in the 911 database) or instead use a PO box/roadside number; the board asked staff to consult the fire department and the state database before deciding.
Town staff raised a request to assign a 911 address to a property accessed by a private lane currently recorded in the 911 database as Tavern Lane. The staff member said she had not yet contacted state 911 authorities to clarify the record and asked whether the town should assign the road the name "Tavern Lane" for addressing purposes or instead require the resident to use a post‑office box and roadside numbered post.
"I have not reached out to clarify things further with the state," the staff member said, noting the access looks like a private lane or an ATV‑type access and may cross railroad tracks and other properties. Board members urged coordination with the fire department to ensure the addressing choice supports emergency response. Members also noted that if the town assigns Tavern Lane as an official addressing lane, the town will install signage and that the town meeting may need to adopt the naming or acceptance process.
Next steps: staff will consult with the state 911 office and the fire department, confirm right‑of‑way and ownership details, and return with a recommended addressing option for the board to finalize.
