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Resident urges Selectboard to address Orchard Road damage after nearby airstrip work
Summary
At the July 7 Selectboard meeting, resident Wolfger Schneider reported road damage and water diversion onto Orchard Road South and said the Selectboard has received photos and a site visit report; town staff have sent the materials to legal counsel and may require a hydrology study to establish causation.
Wolfger Schneider told the Selectboard that Orchard Road South has been damaged and that water from nearby airstrip construction is still being directed onto the roadway, impacting access for residents and users such as horseback riders and runners. He said he provided photos and attended a site visit; Town Administrator Trish Waugh told the board the documentation "has been sent to Legal Counsel" and the town is awaiting advice on next steps, including whether a hydrology report will be needed to establish causation and potential responsibility.
Ken Stockman noted the Selectboard has not had direct contact with the property owner performing work on the airstrip. Wolfger said temporary straw bales were placed and that he may seek state assistance if the town cannot resolve the issue. Stacie Streeter, who also reported she cannot access her house, joined on Zoom but offered no additional comment at the meeting. The Selectboard indicated it will respond once it receives counsel guidance.
