Shaftsbury Town Road Improvements
The Selectboard has received questions over the last few months regarding road work. Most questions have to do with the depth of new ditching, culverts, and limited tree removal.
We would like to provide some background information that will help residents understand the reasoning behind the
work being completed.
The first is the State issued Municipal Road General
Permit whose terms we are required to meet.
The following link will bring you to a presentation by the Bennington Regional Commission in 2017 that provides an
excellent introduction to ACT 64 and its mandates
to Towns.
BCRC Presentation
Next is a map of all hydrologically connected roads in Shaftsbury. All purple sections represent
segments, nearly the entire Town.
Map
All these roads must meet the standards outlined in the attached
Better Roads Manual. This is important not only for the MRGP but to receive our annual allocation of State Highway Funds which
currently exceed $160,000 per year and grants available based on improving roads to meet the Statewide Standards.
Better Roads Manual
Finally some information on tree removal in the Town right of way and
the often misunderstood definition of shade trees.
Tree Information
Questions on any of the documents can be directed to
Mike Yannotti the DPW Foreman, the
Town Administrator or any
Selectperson.
