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Donna Korpi urges update to Londonderry winter road policy, flags salt use
Summary
Resident Donna Korpi told the Selectboard the town’s Winter Road Policy hasn’t been updated since 2015 and expressed concern the written policy is not being followed, especially on salt application. Town staff said a policy update is on the administrator’s to‑do list and follow‑up with the road foreman was suggested.
Donna Korpi told the Londonderry Selectboard during public comment that the town’s Winter Road Policy has not been updated since 2015 and expressed concern the policy “is not being followed,” citing salt use as a particular worry. Korpi urged the board and staff to both update the written policy and ensure its implementation rather than leaving it as an unexecuted document.
Selectboard Chair Tom Cavanagh clarified that the state maintains Route 100 and Route 11, distinguishing state responsibilities from town maintenance. Town Administrator Aileen Tulloch told the board she has begun looking for best‑practice guidance—saying she had reached to VLCT and VTrans—and placed the policy update on her to‑do list. Martha Dale suggested Cavanagh and the road foreman meet with Korpi to discuss the concerns and next steps.
The comment did not prompt immediate changes to policy at the meeting; Tulloch said she would continue researching templates and best practices and follow up with staff.
