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Board hears contractor dispute over church parking-lot plowing; town ownership clarified
Summary
A contractor told the board the church parking lot was not in its plowing contract; the board said the town owns the lot and resolved the matter after contacting facilities and the superintendent.
Committee member (S2) described an incident in which a private contractor declined to plow the church parking lot, claiming it was not part of the contractor’s agreement. S2 said he contacted the contractor and then involved Tim Hart and the superintendent to resolve the discrepancy.
S2 said the town owns the parking area and reminded participants that the facility is often used by the school and town activities. "The town owns it," S2 said, arguing the contractor should have been aware of the town’s responsibilities. The board discussed communication gaps between contractors and town staff and agreed to clarify contracts and expectations for plow routes going forward.
Next steps: staff will confirm contract language with the contractor and ensure routine plowing responsibilities are documented to avoid repeated confusion.
