Town to coordinate with county and DNR on potential road/bridge work that could affect emergency access

Jan 20, 2026

A taxpayer raised concerns that planned bridge repair and mine work could close a route near Ed's firehouse and affect emergency response; the board agreed to contact the county, highway engineer, fire department and EMA and consider a resolution or letter supporting emergency access.

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A taxpayer called the meeting to flag a possible road or bridge closure near Ed's firehouse that, if implemented, could disrupt emergency response routes. The attendee said they had spent time on the phone trying to get clarity and urged the town to engage county officials and the highway engineer so emergency access would not be cut off.

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