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Selectboard approves Northwood Excavation contract for Strafford Road slope work; road foreman reports operations updates
Summary
The board accepted a contract with Northwood Excavation for Strafford Road Slope 1 and heard road operations updates: chloride application for dust control, a planned repave grant application, a $1,500 estimate for hone teeth, and a shift to four 10-hour workdays starting May 1.
The Selectboard voted to accept a contract with Northwood Excavation for Strafford Road Slope 1 during its April 22 meeting. Grants Manager Maryann Caron provided the update and Vice Chair Mike McPhetres moved to accept the contract; John O’Brien seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Road Foreman Rodney Hoyt reported on routine operations: he said chloride was applied "today" to address dust at a resident’s request, noted plans to resume four 10-hour workdays beginning May 1, and said he needs to purchase teeth for the hone at an estimated cost "around $1500." Hoyt and the grants manager have applied for a repaving grant to address sections of Strafford Road; McPhetres also discussed using gravel from a pit that lacks fines to improve water-holding characteristics on repaired surfaces.
Why it matters: the contract authorizes specific slope work on a town road and the operations details provide residents and budget planners with near-term cost and scheduling information.
