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Select Board flags Glidden Bridge weight limits after fire department warning
Summary
The Select Board was told heavy fire trucks cannot cross Glidden Bridge, prompting the board to seek legal guidance on liability and emergency access while considering repairs or policy options.
The Jefferson Select Board was told on June 16 that posted weight limits on the Glidden Bridge prevent larger fire trucks from reaching areas between the Somerville and Glidden bridges, raising an immediate public-safety concern. Lynne reported she contacted the Fire Department to check the access problem; Darin of the Fire Department told the board "the larger trucks can't get across the bridge to put out fires between the Somerville and Glidden bridges with the weight limit posted in both directions." The board discussed potential liability and emergency-response risks.
Board member Pamela Grotton said she will contact Maine Municipal Legal to clarify where legal responsibility and liability would fall if an overweight vehicle or an inability to access a fire causes harm. The board did not record a formal vote on repairs or restriction changes at the meeting; next steps in the minutes are limited to seeking legal guidance. The matter remains open for follow-up when the town receives legal guidance or engineering recommendations.
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