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Board approves moving forward on manhole repair; members discuss emergency option and bids
Summary
Street staff reported a manhole repair at 250 North Main Street and presented a quote; after members discussed emergency authority and the need for additional bids, the board recorded approval to proceed, contingent on bids and confirmation.
Town staff reported a repair to a manhole at 250 North Main Street and presented a replacement quote to the board.
A street-department representative told the board, "We repaired a manhole at 250 At North Main Street, and I have a quote to replace that with my home" and outlined the scope of nearby ductile-iron main replacement (250 feet). Members discussed whether the repair could be treated as an emergency; one member said if it was an emergency, the town could proceed under emergency procurement rules.
A motion was made, seconded and the board voted in favor to proceed; the transcript records members saying "Aye," but no roll-call tally was read into the public record. Staff were directed to proceed with arrangements and to solicit or confirm competitive bids where feasible before final contracting.
The item also included discussion of coordination with adjacent street work and the practical reason to complete work sooner (to avoid future rework when crews work on Catherine Street). The board did not vote to declare a long-term capital appropriation at this meeting; expenditures and contractor selection will be finalized after bid review.
