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Foster Road closed as highway department requests roughly $65,000 to finish project
Summary
At the May 26 meeting the Select Board heard that Foster Road is closed due to a large hole and that the highway department needs about $65,000 more to complete its project; the board agreed to transfer funds as invoices arrive.
The Temple Select Board was told on May 26 that Foster Road is closed until further notice after a large hole made the roadway unsafe and that the highway department will need about $65,000 more to complete ongoing work.
Josh Kullgren reported the closure and said residents can still reach where they need to be despite the closure. He also told the board the department anticipates needing approximately $65,000 to finish the project.
The Select Board agreed to transfer funds as invoices are received and to consider unused funds from 2025. Clayton Lennartz moved to "close 2 steps first from 2025," George Willard seconded and the motion passed; the board did not provide further detail about what "close 2 steps" refers to during the meeting.
The board did not set a specific transfer amount or precise timetable; members said they will release funds on an invoice-by-invoice basis.
The highway funding request and the Foster Road closure will be handled administratively; residents seeking details on detours or timelines should consult the Town Office for updates.
