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Residents report roadside, lawn damage; board defers repair policy to budget season
Summary
The Town Board reviewed multiple complaints of roadside and lawn damage—citing Krebs Road and Bishop Road—and debated whether to repair damage that lies in town right‑of‑way; no repairs were approved and the issue was deferred to the budget process.
Board members reviewed several resident complaints alleging roadside and lawn damage likely caused by town maintenance activities such as snow plowing and ditching. Specific locations discussed included Krebs Road and Bishop Road. The minutes note there was debate over repairing private property that lies within the town right‑of‑way and that the board considered creating a tax‑funded repair program but made no decision.
The board directed staff to prepare policy options on roadside property damage (scope, eligibility, and right‑of‑way considerations) and possible funding mechanisms for discussion during the upcoming budget season. No funding was approved at the June 24 meeting; the topic is scheduled for further consideration during budget deliberations.
