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Board reviews road‑following (plowing) agreement and local plowing practices
Summary
Select Board members and residents debated private plowing arrangements, leaving snow shelves for VAST access, and agreed to review a written road‑following agreement that holds plowers liable for damage but does not mandate specific plowing techniques.
Residents and board members described rough winter road conditions, longstanding informal plowing arrangements and differing expectations about leaving snow on road shoulders for VAST snowmobile access. Committee member (S1) said the town does not have a formal policy designating the route as a snowmobile trail and questioned who designates trails and authorizes leaving a snow shelf.
Chair (S2) said the board planned to "review and sign the road following agreement tonight for JALIC to drive it forward," and members noted the agreement allows inspection and assigns liability for any damage. Participants urged the board to review the written agreement language so it reflects inspection rights and liability but does not prescribe technique or exact snow placement.
