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Winhall moves project planning earlier to avoid state permit delays
Summary
Select Board members said state work permits have been delayed and directed staff to start project planning in March so RFPs and permit applications can be submitted earlier; they also asked the town administrator to notice pre‑bid and on‑site visits to keep the board informed and remain compliant with member‑attendance rules.
The Select Board discussed recurring delays caused by state work permits and agreed to shift the town's project‑planning calendar earlier in the year. Members said starting planning in March will allow requests for proposals to be issued sooner and permit applications to be filed earlier, reducing schedule risk for highway projects.
Board members also directed Town Administrator Lissa Stark to provide public notice of all pre‑bid and on‑site visits so the Select Board can be aware of contractor meetings and ensure that any occasions when more than two board members attend remain in compliance with meeting rules. No formal policy change was adopted at the meeting; the board set an administrative direction to adjust planning timelines and notification procedures.
