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Highway staff report excavator repairs and alternate East Road design options
Summary
Town highway staff told the selectboard the excavator suffered an oil leak and is undergoing repairs; staff also said ANR supplied four alternative designs that meet state criteria for the East Road structure and that the town will seek contractor estimates and AOT guidance on grant qualification.
At the start of the highway report, a staff member described equipment and project needs. "We had an oil leak in the excavator; I want to take care of it," the staff member said, describing the machine as partially disassembled for repairs. The same staff member said the Agency of Natural Resources provided four alternative designs for an East Road structure that meet state criteria and that the town will pick one and solicit contractor estimates.
The staff member said he has contacted contractors and will follow up with the Agency of Transportation (AOT) to confirm whether the chosen option will remain eligible for grant funding. Board members pressed on timing and grading plans ahead of the paving season and asked that estimates be returned to the board for review. No formal motion or funding decision was made at the meeting; staff presented options and committed to returning with cost estimates and next steps.
The presentation included operational details: scheduling, equipment readiness, and grading priorities ahead of blacktopping. The board recorded the update for future budget and procurement actions.
