@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialIn a decisive 4-1 vote, the Plainfield Selectboard has chosen to rebuild Brook Road, balancing the urgent need for emergency access against the looming concerns of flood risks and long-term debt.
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialThe Plainfield Select Board has voted 4-1 to move forward with a partial rebuild of Brook Road, balancing community needs and grant constraints, but not everyone is on board.
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialA groundbreaking analysis reveals that resizing bridges and realigning roads could drastically reduce flood risks along Great Brook, paving the way for safer communities.
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialThe Plainfield select board is grappling with tough funding decisions for a crucial road project, with local taxpayers potentially facing a million-dollar bond vote.
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialResidents are demanding accountability from their Select Board over EMS staffing failures, insisting that their community deserves better emergency care.
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialCould realigning Brook Road be the key to reducing flood risk while balancing costs and community needs?
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialEngineers reveal that upgrading two village bridges and restoring floodplains could reduce local flood levels by nearly 5 feet, transforming Plainfield's flood resilience!
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialThe fate of Brook Road hangs in the balance as Plainfield's Select Board prepares for a crucial public hearing on Sept. 30—your voice matters!
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@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.socialEngineers reveal that the devastating October 2024 flood in Plainfield was fueled by undersized bridges and intense rainfall, prompting urgent proposals for mitigation solutions.
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