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Board reviews Brook Road repairs, culvert extension and winter-plowing options
Summary
Members reported the bridge at the top of Brook Road has been repaired and graded; they recommended adding material and widening a short culvert to keep the road open for winter plowing, noting larger engineering work will require next-season planning.
Board members reported that the bridge at the top of Brook Road has been repaired and the section graded, and they discussed winter strategies to keep the road passable. One member urged adding material and widening a short culvert that is currently too short and narrow; another member cautioned that the road may not be plowable by large trucks for the entire winter and that a smaller vehicle might be required if the road deteriorates.
Members said engineering will be needed for more substantive repairs next year, but short-term fixes (a culvert extension and spot material additions) could keep the road open this winter. The board did not make a binding funding decision in the transcript and directed staff to work with road crew members to plan the short-term repairs and monitor conditions.
