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Board to apply for safety and paving grants; may fund guardrails or tree work in Crampton’s Woods
Summary
The board agreed to apply for available safety grants (examples referenced at about $5,000) and to seek quotes for guardrails and tree removal in Crampton’s Woods; members discussed bat‑habitat timing and agreed to try to have select‑board approval before the Feb. 2 grant deadline.
Members discussed using a safety grant to fund guardrail installation or tree work in Crampton’s Woods and generally agreed to apply for as many eligible items as possible rather than choose one or the other.
A select board member noted the grant could be a straight grant (no local match) and suggested applying for multiple items if allowed; the highway foreman will follow up with Dean and get pricing from contractors (McCullough mentioned for day rates). The board emphasized the need to confirm bat‑habitat restrictions and timing; members suggested tree cutting between December and March to avoid maternity roost disturbance.
Board members set a goal to have the select board approve the grant application prior to the grant due date (Feb. 2) and discussed holding a second meeting to finalize the application. They also asked staff to gather vendor quotes for guardrails (Lafayette referenced) and to estimate how many days of contractor time would be required for tree work.
