A meeting of the Warwick Highway Commissioners was held on 10/21/2024 at the Town Hall
Members present: Bruce Kilhart, Kevin Alden, Vernon Bass
Members not in attendance: N/A
Others attending: Tracy Styles/Minutes Manager, Matthew Dorgan, Christine Duerring, Gregory Brodski, Nancy Putnum, Mary Williamson, Andrea Woods
Meeting called to order at 4:05pm by Bruce Kilhart, Vern Seconded
Conservation Commission here to discuss the Culvert on Athol Rd. over the Gale Rd Brook. There was an engineer that investigated the flow of the brook through the culvert. The Conservation commission would like to see a bottomless culvert. For a temp (months-years) fix until the culvert can be properly fixed. Natural Heritage (DFW+DCR) would need to approve before any work can be done. Rare Wetness Wildlife and Wildlife crossing in this area. Highway would like to upgrade the Culvert from a 3ft to a 4ft/5ft depending on what is allowed. MESA and DEP would need to approve. DEP Wetlands would need to review and will approve. DER would be a great reference. How to keep water out of work area and pumping it below when working. Matt D to start reaching in the morning 10/22/2024.
Grant money for Engineering when the time comes. Then to follow up with Grant for Construction.
MassWorks 2024 grant left $236,245.91 for paving and $10,000 for detail. Matt will follow-up with Mark to make a plan.
The plowing plan will depend on how many trucks the Town has in service. Will review next meeting.
Roadside mowing has been done in house this year. Will price machine to put on the loader for doing our own roadside mowing.
Adjournment: Bruce K. moved to adjourn at 5:45pm; Kevin A. Seconded. All in favor “Aye”. Motion passed.
Submitted by: Tracy Styles, Minutes Manager
Next Meeting: 11/04/2024 4pm