July 1, 2002
To: Citizens of Georgetown
Subject: Annual Report of the Highway Surveyor
Time period July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002
The beginning of the new fiscal year continues to see a significant slow down for road and bridge repairs both at the state and local level. This will reflect in a significant reduction in projects we are able to complete in the coming year.
The winter was below normal in snowfall with many significant ice and sleet events. The Town continues to under fund the snow and ice account, which results in deficit spending most years. I have asked for the last several years for an increase in this account.
We continue to work on the federal storm water mandate with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC). We have negotiated a contract with MVPC to accomplish and coordinate the plan. This will result in a $50,000.00 savings to the Town.
In June a major reconstruction project was done on East Main Street, Route 133, from #119 to the state highway layout. The roadway was cold planed and 2,862 tons of bituminous concrete put down and the roadway was restriped. In the coming year the sidewalks will be rebuilt as the budget allows.
Approximately 910 catch basins were cleaned. Some were done twice. Twelve (12) drainage facilities, detention basins etc. were serviced. Twelve catch basins were repaired or rebuilt.
The summer youth program continues with great success.
The computer programs for the pavement and equipment management continues with great success.
I continue to serve as a member of the Access Road Committee and Chairman of the Planning Board and Urban Roadways Committee.
In June the contract for the new highway garage building was awarded by the Board of Selectmen to Morton Buildings.
We have been working with the garden club on several beautification projects around town. We hope to do much more in the next year budget permitting.
As in the past, we have an open door policy and welcome responsible ideas and input from the people we serve.
In closing, as always, many thanks to the workers in the department, to my Office Administrator Jan McGrane and assistant Kelly Dalton, and to all other departments and officials who assisted us this year.
Respectfully
John W. Moultrie
Highway Surveyor
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