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Selectboard approves Custom Crushing estimate to sift 3,200 cu yd of sand
Summary
The Orford Selectboard voted unanimously to accept Custom Crushing's $5.50 per-yard estimate to sift 3,200 cubic yards of sand, citing labor savings for an understaffed Highway Department and a desire to focus town crews on other maintenance tasks.
The Orford Selectboard voted 3–0 on June 25 to accept Custom Crushing’s $5.50-per-cubic-yard estimate to sift 3,200 cubic yards of sand for use on town roads.
Road Agent Nutter told the board the department has hauled gravel, graded roads, cleaned culverts and that being short-staffed makes on-site sorting time-consuming. The board discussed two estimates—Chief's at $2.50/yd and Custom Crushing at $5.50/yd—and approved the higher-cost bid because Custom Crushing’s prior work saved town crew time by delivering pre-sorted material.
The decision followed a formal motion made by Larry Taylor and seconded by Kevin Follensbee; the motion passed unanimously. At the approved rate, the contract covers the sifting of 3,200 cubic yards (total material volume noted in the meeting). The board recorded the vote as 3–0 in favor.
Nutter also reported that new landowners near Quinttown Road plan to construct a parking area by the Quinttown Road/Mousley Brook bridge, and he requested permission to order date-specific “No Parking” signs for the turnaround at the end of Quinttown Road to manage parking in that area. The board did not object and will act on signage arrangements as needed.
The board asked Esther Dobbins-Marsh to confirm whether CDL license requirements for drivers are mandatory under town policy with the New Hampshire Municipal Association, after Nutter noted ongoing hiring challenges in surrounding towns.
The board adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
