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Residents and board members raise concerns about state plowing and ditch maintenance
Summary
Residents reported state crews pushed snow into private yards and a drain near a leach field; board members discussed trimming versus full ditch cleanout and agreed on limited debris removal and to follow up with state and highway supervisor.
Residents and board members raised multiple concerns about plowing and ditch maintenance. A Resident (S8) described snow pushed onto private property and into a drain near a leach field after recent clearing by state crews and said it was "nerve wracking." Board members debated whether the DOT is responsible for cleaning ditches and how often debris should be removed; suggestions included an annual debris removal and trimming for the first mowing.
Members recommended follow-up with the highway supervisor and suggested staff look into permitting and the practicalities of cleaning ditches. No formal motion to change maintenance responsibilities was recorded; members instead agreed to monitor the issue and to add clarifying language to mowing and ditch-trim specifications in the bid materials.
