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Selectboard to pursue state grants for Sanborn Bridge rehabilitation; contractor estimates cited
Summary
The commission heard that the Selectboard plans to continue Sanborn Bridge rehabilitation but will not reinstall the bridge over the river; the project will forgo federal funding to avoid procurement conflicts and instead pursue roughly $100,000–$150,000 in state grants, while a contractor who dismantled the bridge expressed interest in completing the project for about $450,000.
Planning staff told the commission the Selectboard intends to proceed with rehabilitation of the Sanborn Bridge but not to reinstall it over the river. To avoid conflicting federal procurement policies, the project will no longer seek federal funding and will instead pursue approximately $100,000–$150,000 in state grants to complete restoration work. A contractor who previously dismantled the bridge has indicated interest in continuing the project; staff reported an approximate contractor figure of $450,000, though final funding decisions remain pending.
Commissioners discussed the funding approach and noted that final costs and grant awards have not been determined. Tracy Bodeo presented the update; no vote or commitment of funds was taken at the Planning Commission meeting.
