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Selectboard authorizes Spring Hill bank stabilization, guardrail and applies for highway‑structures grant
Summary
The board approved emergency Spring Hill bank stabilization (estimated $35,000), authorized a guardrail project (~$6,500), and voted to enter a Town Highway Structures Grant (2026) application for a culvert/bridge project with $200,000 award potential and local matching funds to be determined.
Roads and bridge business occupied a significant portion of the meeting. The board voted to approve an emergency bank stabilization at Spring Hill performed by Hunter Excavation, with an estimated cost of $35,000 and delegated authority to the town administrator to sign the proposal. Members praised the quick response, noting the state engineer’s timely review and contractor availability allowed rapid completion.
Separately, the board approved a guardrail installation estimated at $6,500 and discussed pursuing a Town Highway Structures Grant for a larger culvert or bridge project; the grant award was listed as $200,000 but members noted the full project cost could exceed $300,000 and that matching funds and scheduling will determine actual project scope and timing. The board authorized staff to pursue grant agreements and to coordinate bids and engineering as needed.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 1578 (item 10b) — topfinish SEG 1823 (end of highway grant vote).
