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Highway foreman reports new truck in service; grading, mowing and tree clearance planned

Town of Newbury Selectboard · June 10, 2026
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Summary

Highway Foreman Mike Hastings said the new highway truck has arrived and is in service and is currently hauling sand; he reported substantial grading needs on Tucker Mountain and North Roads, upcoming roadside mowing, and many trees overhanging roadways.

Highway Foreman Mike Hastings reported that the new highway truck "has arrived and is in service, currently hauling sand," and said grading work continues across town. He highlighted significant work needed on Tucker Mountain and North Roads and said roadside mowing would begin soon, with public notice to follow.

Hastings also noted that many roads have trees overhanging the roadway, an issue the Highway Department plans to address during summer work. The Board asked staff to inform residents about the start date for mowing and approved distributing an explanation of recent revisions to the Class 4 road policy.