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Select Board to hold special meeting after extended debate on class‑4 road reclassifications
Summary
Board members debated whether to reclassify certain class‑4 roads — including whether to keep plowing roads that serve a single house — and agreed the topic requires a longer, road‑by‑road review; a special meeting was tentatively scheduled.
The board devoted a lengthy discussion to proposed changes to class‑4 road classifications and what service the town should provide on those roads.
Members said some class‑4 roads have been plowed for decades and noted cases where the town performs maintenance that is inconsistent with the road’s formal classification. One member urged a case‑by‑case review to determine whether roads currently plowed should be reclassified; others suggested first handling straightforward or "no‑brainer" changes and reserving the more contentious items for deeper review.
After more than an hour of discussion, the board agreed to schedule a special meeting to work through the list, beginning with the non‑controversial items and moving toward contested segments. The tentative date and time discussed at the meeting was a Monday at 6:30 p.m.; staff will circulate a formal notice and warning if the special meeting is confirmed.
No reclassification votes were taken at this meeting; members emphasized the need for maps and a road‑by‑road analysis before any formal action.
