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Selectboard approves $71,207 environmental review for dam removal and bridge project over objections
Summary
The board approved a Stone Environmental proposal for $71,207 to support a $3 million grant‑funded dam removal and bridge reconstruction project. The motion passed 4–1, with Chair Denny Benson casting the lone No vote.
The Weston Selectboard voted on May 26 to hire Stone Environmental for an environmental review tied to a planned dam removal and bridge reconstruction project. Selectboard member Jim Linville moved to approve the proposal totaling $71,207 to support advancement of a $3 million grant‑funded project.
The motion carried in a recorded vote: four members voted Yes (Brian Gehlich, Katie Fitzpatrick, Pam Dickman, Jim Linville) and one member, Chair Denny Benson, voted No. The environmental review contract is intended to meet grant requirements and advance permitting and design work for dam removal and accompanying bridge reconstruction.
Board discussion recorded no further budget breakdown in the meeting minutes; the board did not specify the review’s timeline at the meeting. The approval authorizes staff to proceed with the contract and related compliance tasks tied to the grant application and project planning.
