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Selectboard prioritizes Egan and Bordeaux road repairs after storm damage; agrees to retain Christie Road land
Summary
The Stratford Selectboard on May 4 prioritized repairs to Egan and Bordeaux roads after storm damage, directing ditching and culvert work before gravel application and asking staff for cost estimates; the board also agreed to keep the Christie Road property for long-term management and potential timber revenue.
Mike Lynch told the Town of Stratford Selectboard that storm damage made Egan Road and Bordeaux Road priorities for this season’s road work, outlining a staged approach to repairs. "Egan Road will require ditch work with additional review for gravel needs," Lynch said, and he described Bordeaux Road as needing a full gravel application and ditch cleaning. He added that Diamond Covey Road requires minor grading and gravel.
Lynch said ditching and culvert work would be completed before any gravel was applied and that the board would develop cost estimates for these projects as well as for parking-lot reconstruction and drainage improvements. He said staff would follow up with the state regarding storm drain and ditch maintenance.
Selectman Charlie Goulet asked Lynch for firm written quotes; Goulet said Lynch would provide those within a few days. Resident Steven LaFrance raised related concerns during public input, asking whether the town had received a response from the Department of Transportation on Bog Road; the board said it had not and will resend the letter to DOT. LaFrance also asked whether Japanese knotweed spraying had been completed on Diamond Road; the board said it would identify the responsible party and confirm whether spraying has been done.
On the Christie Road property, the Selectboard said, based on Conservation Committee input, the town will retain the parcel and manage it for long-term public use and potential timber revenue. The board also confirmed it will defer certain projects until spring and continue enforcement of local ordinances as part of its regular maintenance oversight.
The Selectboard did not set specific funding amounts during the meeting; Lynch said the Board will produce cost estimates for review at a future meeting.
