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infrastructure spending and contract approvals
At the May 7 Select Board meeting, Andover approved several infrastructure contracts, including $17,556.64 for culvert assessments and $10,000 for road condition studies. Large-scale spending on town roads continues to move... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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legal complexities and internal board deliberation regarding R&D Paving
The Select Board is navigating a dispute regarding a concluded contract with R&D Paving. Members discussed the legal risks of formally moving to cancel a contract the Board believes is already finished. #AndoverNH #Accountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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specifics of the paving plan and budget
Andover’s 2026 Paving Plan includes a $400,000 budget for Plains, Elbow Pond, and Flaghole Roads. The Highway Department is also moving forward with new magnesium chloride supply contracts. #AndoverMA #Infrastructure https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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Andover Select Board Update: Infrastructure spending and contract disputes were central to the May 7 meeting. Here is what residents need to know about how town funds and road projects are being managed. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH
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The Board moved forward with a $400,000 paving plan covering Plains Road, Elbow Pond Road, and Flaghole Road. Alongside this, they authorized nearly $28,000 in additional contracts for road surface and culvert/drainage assessments. 🛣️
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Internal discussions also touched on a dispute with R&D Paving. The Board deliberated on whether to formally cancel a contract they believe was already concluded, with members weighing the potential for legal exposure if a formal motion were made.
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As these large infrastructure projects and contract discussions continue, residents should keep a close eye on how the town manages vendor relationships and long-term road maintenance budgets. #AndoverMA https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/
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Andover Select Board Meeting Update: May 7, 2026 Significant infrastructure decisions were made during last week's Select Board meeting that will impact town maintenance and budgets for the coming year. The Board approved a $400,000 paving plan targeting three specific areas: Plains Road, Elbow Pond Road, and Flaghole Road. In addition to the paving projects, the Board authorized several new contracts. This includes $17,556.64 for culvert and drainage assessments and $10,000 for road surface management. These assessments are intended to guide future maintenance, but they represent a significant allocation of town funds alongside the primary paving budget. There was also notable discussion regarding a contract dispute with R&D Paving. The Board discussed the complexities of a contract they believe has already concluded and weighed the legal risks of making a formal motion to cancel it. This highlights the ongoing challenge of managing vendor agreements and avoiding legal liability for the town. Stay informed on how your tax dollars are being allocated for Andover's infrastructure and how the Board manages its contractual obligations. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/andover/select-board/2026-05-07/ #MeetingWatch #AndoverNH