Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Selectboard approves Hill/Kirsch Road bid; FEMA scope to follow
Summary
The Selectboard approved Sam Bourne's bid for the Hill/Kirsch Road repair project and directed the next step to prepare a FEMA-reviewable scope of work. Board members discussed impacts on school bus routing and confirmed no trees would be removed as part of the repairs.
The Brookline Selectboard unanimously approved the bid submitted by contractor Sam Bourne for the Hill/Kirsch Road repair project on April 15.
Contractor Sam Bourne described his firm's experience and Jared Flynn outlined his Master Level certification in dry stone walling and previous bridge work. The presentation covered repair plans, the anticipated construction timeline and how it could affect the school bus route when school resumes in late August, diversion of stream water during work, easement language, and confirmation that no trees would need to be cut. The board clarified that approving the bid does not constitute contract approval or immediate funding; the next step is preparing a FEMA-reviewable scope of work and coordinating closure notices to affected organizations and residents.
During the vote, a motion to make approval contingent on available funding was proposed as an amendment; the chair clarified the motion on the floor approved the bid itself, not a contract, and the original motion passed unanimously.
