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Williamstown wins $200,000 paving grant; board discusses next steps after Road Rehab revote failed
Summary
Town Manager Ryan reported a $200,000 Better Roads Paving Grant to continue work on Graniteville Road. The board also discussed contingency plans after a Road Rehab Project revote failed on May 6, 2026 (lost by 17 votes), including not using a $170,000 line item this season and reviewing the six-year road plan.
Town Manager Ryan told the Selectboard that Williamstown received a $200,000 Better Roads Paving Grant to help complete work started on Graniteville Road. He said the award was notable given reductions in State grant opportunities for municipalities.
Separately, Ryan reviewed the failed Road Rehab Project revote on May 6, 2026, which lost by 17 votes. The board discussed not spending the $170,000 line item set aside for the project this season, instead prioritizing drainage, culverts and ditch work from the existing six-year plan, securing rental equipment in advance and maintaining a public grader schedule to improve communication with residents.
