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Public commenter raises Bridge 42 concerns and urges scrutiny of state wetland mapping
Summary
A resident asked the Select Board to assist with Bridge 42 follow-up and described contacting VTrans; the same commenter urged attendance at a June 16 Vermont wetland mapping public meeting in Arlington and expressed concern about mapping methods that could affect rural landowners.
A member of the public spoke during comment to request the board’s help obtaining responses from VTrans about Bridge 42 and to report ongoing outreach: she said she had not yet received replies and would escalate contact if staff were unable to secure information. The Chair offered assistance and encouraged the commenter to follow up with staff.
The commenter also relayed an invitation from the Bennington County Conservation District to attend a June 16 public meeting in Arlington on updated Vermont wetland mapping. She said the state’s updated wetland inventory uses newer federal data and that rural landowners could be subject to wetland‑related permitting even for single‑family home construction. She encouraged residents to attend and ask detailed questions.
The Select Board acknowledged both items and suggested staff and board members assist with contacts to VTrans as needed.
