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Board approves culvert work on Holland Road amid private-property concerns
Summary
A resolution to install a culvert on Holland Road/Moffett Drive passed after discussion about private-property impacts and whether homeowners should sign a hold-harmless agreement to protect the town from future claims.
The board considered a resolution to approve culvert installation on Holland Road and Moffett Drive. A committee member asked whether the project exceeded the town's procurement limit; Chair raised a liability concern and suggested exploring a hold-harmless agreement for affected homeowners, noting "my biggest worry, Fred, is that it's private property." Members discussed whether the town would be exposed to attorney correspondence if private-property rights were affected.
After discussion the board called for a voice vote and approved the resolution. Chair asked staff to follow up on liability protections for homeowners and clarify any legal risk before construction begins.
