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Stratford Selectboard hears updates on roads, sewer and park projects
Summary
Town staff reported delays to the Bog Road and Stevens Terrace sewer work and outlined plans for a new ball-field parking area and a volunteer-run ice rink; the Selectboard agreed to install 'No Motorized Vehicles' signs and pursue barriers and reflectors to protect park areas.
At its Nov. 3 meeting, the Town of Stratford Selectboard received a multipart update on road, sewer and park work from Mike Lynch. Lynch said, "There has been no progress yet; plan to encumber funds for the spring," on the Bog Road project and added that some ditching and tree clearing may occur this year if time and weather permit.
Lynch told the board that locating sewer lines on Stevens Terrace has been difficult because maps are lacking and the town plans to use a camera to find exact line locations. He urged coordinating sewer work with road repairs to avoid redundant digging.
The board heard that cemetery work will be tabled until spring for further review. Lynch outlined plans for the town ball field to add about 30 by 60 feet of extra parking using ledge pack to improve drainage and appearance; he said the excavation estimate could be lower if less rock needs removal. The planned ice rink will be volunteer-led and separate from the parking improvements; Lynch also proposed installing bright, efficient lighting similar to the salt-shed lights to support evening park use.
On park safety, Lynch reported incidents of unauthorized motorized vehicles and said the board agreed to order and install 'No Motorized Vehicles' signs, consider placement of rocks or other barriers in summer months and mark trails with reflectors to guide groomer equipment.
Lynch said benches are being relocated and that the silt fence protecting the riverbank restoration area will remain until grass is established in late spring or early summer; detour signs will redirect foot traffic away from the work area.
On road maintenance and FEMA-related work, Lynch said Paradis Road requires correcting the road pitch, removing old asphalt and applying new gravel, with completion expected by February 2026. He said Old Mill Road has scheduled pothole repairs but those depend on material availability; other roads will receive culvert cleanouts and surface touch-ups as weather and staffing allow.
Selectboard Chair Harry Juergens noted the office is updating and laminating utility and park maps for town reference, and Ron Scott Jr. raised a proposal to fabricate a new spill pan for the town generator that will be developed with final design and material specifications.
