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Resident raises culvert dispute; board cites RSA 236:13 and plans follow‑up
Summary
A Bog Road resident told the selectmen that winter plowing blocked his driveway culvert; board cited RSA 236:13 that driveway culverts are owner responsibility and said they would follow up with town staff and update the resident.
Springfield — Roland Follansbee of Bog Road appeared before the Board of Selectmen Sept. 8 to dispute a town letter about a driveway culvert, saying winter plowing deposited rocks that blocked the ditch but that the culvert remained functional.
Follansbee told the board he believes twenty feet from the road is town property and therefore the town should be responsible for the culvert. The board referenced RSA 236:13, explaining that culverts located in a property owner’s driveway are typically the owner’s responsibility. The board said it would follow up with Neal (town staff) and provide Mr. Follansbee an update at the next meeting.
Why it matters: The exchange clarifies local responsibilities for driveway culverts and signals the board will seek staff review before taking further action.
Next steps: Board staff will consult with Neal and report back to Mr. Follansbee at the next Board meeting.
