Selectboard pauses Otter Creek Lane repair plan after engineer reports and cost concerns

The Selectboard raised concerns about a Landmark proposal to fix persistent drainage and erosion issues on Otter Creek Lane after an engineering proposal and associated price tag drew questions from several members. The Chair said she was "struggling with that expenditure or proposed expenditure" and called for a re-evaluation in spring after further field assessment; the figure discussed in the meeting was about $244,000. Members favored paying the engineering invoice that has already been submitted but agreed not to commit to the larger construction contract without additional review.