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Road Foreman says recent washout due to resident roofing/ditching; raises bakery loading concerns
Summary
Road Foreman Jeff Yrsha reported a resident complaint about a washed-out driveway; he said the cause was the resident's roof and ditching rather than the town road. He also asked whether permits were issued for a new bakery and expressed concern about vehicles loading and unloading on the road; Will Goodwin said he is working with VTrans on parking and loading issues.
Jeff Yrsha, the town’s road foreman, told the Selectboard there were no major updates but relayed a resident complaint that a road and driveway had washed out during heavy rain. Mr. Yrsha explained the washout was caused by the resident’s roof and ditching, not the town road, and suggested a Selectboard member address the issue with the resident.
Mr. Yrsha also asked whether permits had been issued for a new bakery under construction in town and expressed concern about vehicles loading and unloading on the road. Will Goodwin said he has been working with VTrans and will address parking and loading/unloading concerns on the road and Mill Lane. The board did not record a formal enforcement action at the meeting; staff follow-up with the resident and coordination with VTrans were noted as next steps.
Why this matters: drainage and roadside runoff can affect private driveways and the public road; identifying the cause of a washout determines whether the town or a private property owner is responsible for repairs and future prevention. Loading zones and curbside activity related to a new bakery may affect traffic safety and require permit or traffic-control measures.
