Resident and trustees agree to mark corner at 320 Main Street to resolve rock-wall dispute

Resident Chris Cowan raised a property-boundary dispute at 320 Main Street during the Board of Trustees meeting on July 22, saying a recent survey showed the roadbed should lie about 5 feet farther south. The trustees did not approve moving the roadway but agreed to place a square-cut granite marker to define the corner and scheduled an on-site meeting for Monday, July 29 at 6:00 p.m. to resolve the boundary before Garland street work begins.

Mayor Lee Berenato said he was reluctant to move the road and emphasized the town’s broader street maintenance plan, noting Garland is included in the list of roads to be addressed. Trustee Bryon Monseu raised drainage concerns and warned that simply regrading the edge would not fully address underlying drainage issues. Trustee Chris Frey said procuring and placing the granite pieces was feasible and volunteered to coordinate procurement with board member Randall McDonald.

The board directed staff and interested parties to meet at the corner to measure and agree the placement of rocks, with Cowan and town representatives coordinating to ensure the marker is in place before the scheduled street repairs. No formal motion to relocate the road was made; the immediate outcome was an agreement to mark the boundary and reconvene onsite.