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Jericho adopts updated road-and-bridge standards to keep state funding eligibility
Summary
The Select Board adopted updated town road-and-bridge standards intended to maintain compliance with state requirements and protect grant eligibility; board members asked staff to identify any specific roads requiring prioritized repairs under the new standards.
The Select Board reviewed and adopted updated town road-and-bridge standards at the Aug. 6 meeting. The board and staff discussed whether the new standards created any immediate compliance liabilities for specific town roads and agreed the highway foreman will prioritize listing and budgeting for any shortfalls.
A Select Board member moved to adopt the updated standards and a second supported the motion; the board approved the adoption by voice vote. Members emphasized that adopting updated standards preserves the town’s ability to access state funding and that any required corrective work will be incorporated into upcoming budget and capital-planning discussions.
Board members asked staff to follow up with a short list of priority projects where drainage or pavement changes might be necessary and to include any timing or grant deadlines that affect the town’s obligations under the standards.
