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Residents report road damage from heavy logging equipment; board discusses documentation and insurance
Summary
Multiple residents reported heavy excavators and log trucks on posted town roads, damaging ditches and bridges; the board agreed documentation (photos) is needed and to press National Forest contractors to provide lists and insurance certificates for future operations.
Residents told the Select Board that logging contractors moving equipment onto posted town roads caused ditches and bridge damage and that trucks and excavators were operating at times that made passage difficult. One resident said contractors "were literally driving down the road with their massive excavator. You can barely get by," and asked who would pay for ditch reclaiming and culvert repair.
Board members said liability generally falls to the contractor when damage occurs on town roads; they urged residents to document damage with photos so the town can pursue remediation with the responsible company. Several members recommended requiring the U.S. Forest Service and its contractors to provide a list of subcontractors, insurance certificates and contact details before operations begin so the town can rapidly identify responsible parties and limit road impacts. The board also discussed overweight permits and confirmed that log trucks should sign permit forms received by the town.
