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Road foreman urges partial rebuild of Reservoir Road; state review planned
Summary
Road Foreman Matt told the Selectboard that Reservoir Road has deteriorated and recommended tearing up and rebuilding sections rather than ongoing patching; the board asked him to seek estimates and a state representative will view the site next week.
Road Foreman Matt reported that Reservoir Road has deteriorated to the point where continued temporary patching is inefficient and recommended tearing up and rebuilding portions of the roadway. He outlined options including using grinders or drag boxes and discussed the possibility of grinding and retaining material with chloride as an interim measure while pursuing grant funding.
Board members asked Matt to seek contractor estimates and explore grinder or drag-box options. The meeting record notes that Michelle Redman from the State of Vermont will view the road next week; the board expressed confidence in Matt’s judgment to pursue contractor options and potential grant avenues.
