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Town keeps $5.45M infrastructure bonding line; bridge condition assessment ordered for Falls River/River Road
Summary
The Capital Committee left the infrastructure & equipment bonding amount at $5,450,000 and asked Public Works Director Ryan Welch to consult Cardinal about whether the Falls River/River Road bridge can be rehabilitated or must be replaced.
The Capital Committee recorded no change on the infrastructure and equipment line for bridges, drainage, roads and streetlights and noted the total bonding amount for that line remains $5,450,000. Finance Director Tracey Celentano indicated the overall bond request remains at $10 million.
First Selectman Norman Needleman asked Public Works Director Ryan Welch to reach out to Cardinal to obtain an opinion on whether the Falls River/River Road bridge can be rehabilitated or requires replacement; Welch said he would contact Cardinal and that he is scheduled to meet with Brett next week to advance that assessment. Committee members emphasized the need to make this determination promptly so project scope and cost estimates can be finalized for the bond package.
