Crandall board discusses snow-removal contractor, equipment and insurance after longtime helper steps back

At the Dec. 15 meeting Sharon raised a concern about snow removal and the board spent substantial time discussing contractor arrangements, equipment and insurance. Sharon said the town needed someone to remove snow or at least spread salt; board members noted Buck had handled the job in prior seasons and charged about $599 for the season.

Board members named possible alternatives, including Sean Murphy and Dakota Bosler, and discussed whether contractors would bring their own equipment or use the town’s tractor and new salt spreader. The board agreed it may need assistance to attach the blade and to operate the tractor; Troy and Sean Smith were mentioned as people who could help with installation and operation. The town’s insurance stance was clarified in the discussion: contractors should carry their own liability insurance, and the town’s policy would cover third-party claims if town equipment was involved but not the contractor’s own liability.

Sharon initiated the exchange with a request for help identifying a contractor and phone numbers; Caitlyn Rothrock and others offered the names of local residents who may fill the role and agreed to follow up. The transcript records the $599 figure and the October–April contracting window as past practice, and the board discussed practical steps — collecting contact numbers, confirming insurance coverage and arranging who will attach and operate the salt spreader — but did not make a formal contract award or vote during the meeting.

The board closed the conversation and moved to adjourn; follow-up tasks involve collecting contractor contact information, confirming insurance, and arranging equipment setup.