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Highway foreperson urges grant application, board discusses mud-season budget
Summary
Stamford's highway foreperson told the Select Board that mud-season variability and equipment needs mean the department needs a larger budget or grant support; members discussed adding a 'mud season' line item and boosting gravel allotments.
Dave, the town highway foreperson, told the Select Board crews are finishing roadside work and attempting to complete two projects this year while planning a larger project for next season that would require additional funding or a grant. “So hopefully, I can end up with both the projects this year,” he said, and recommended applying for a grant for the larger effort.
Board members raised concerns about gravel stock and the need for a mud-season contingency, noting seasonal demands can exhaust funds. Members discussed budgeting approaches, including an explicit mud-season line item to handle emergency repairs and peak workload. The board asked staff to explore grant opportunities and to return with cost estimates and scheduling if an award is received.
