GREENE – Recent flooding plagued most roads in Greene and the town expects to be busy until summer repairing the damage.
Despite the numerous roads that were closed, the washed-out culverts, decimated street shoulders and approximately $125,000 in repairs needed, selectmen said Monday they are pleased with the efforts by in-house and contract workers to reopen roads.
After surveying the work on a few road projects, Chairman Ron Grant said workers have done an excellent job and he assured people that the town will look into all issues.
Road Foreman and Fire Chief Bruce Tuft echoed that assessment and added that the town is focusing on major roads first, but everything will be addressed in time.
“We have to deal with road shoulders next,” Tuft said. “I hope people remain patient during this time and understand that there is a lot of work out there to do. We’ll be busy right up until summer, no doubt,” he said.
Town Manager Charlie Noonan said the town has received numerous phone calls in regard to road maintenance. He said people should keep calling in and letting the town know of new problems as they occur.
In other business, town officials reminded dog owners of their responsibilities to license their pets and to call the town with any questions.
There will be a public hearing on the proposed Coyote Estates on Tuesday night at the Greene Municipality Building. The plan submitted to the planning board is a four-lot, one-road subdivision off Saunders Road.
People are welcome to attend the 6:30 p.m. hearing and ask subdivision organizer Louis Hebert questions.
Comments are no longer available on this story