JACKSON ROAD AGENT’S REPORT - 2007
Let me start by expressing my gratitude to the three men who have welcomed me to the town crew and certainly have helped me with getting started and to know the town: Mike Clemons, Ray Hill and Ed Dubie. These men have helped me immensely with their unequaled knowledge of the nooks and crannies of the town. When you see Mike, Ray or Ed, they deserve thumbs up after 2007! Your highway crew faced some extremely messy weather in April with significant flooding and washouts on Tin Mine Road, Chesley Farm Road, and Dundee Road, while nearly 20 inches of snow fell during the same storm on our higher elevations (Tin Mine Road and North Hampshire Ridge). The Highway Department worked in these conditions while short one member of the team during the winter months due to Arthur Fernald's illness and ironically his passing
on the day of our April nor'easter.
I would like to wish Ed Dubie happiness on his retirement! After 28 years of dedication to the Town of Jackson, Ed retired in late October. This brings me to welcoming the newest member of our crew: Allan White. Allan joined us in early November and I am sure will continue to be an asset to our team.
During the summer of 2007 the Highway Department completed several paving projects needed after the April storm. Paving was completed on Whitney's Hill, all of Dundee Road, Mountain View Road and portions of Eagle Mountain Road and Ridge Road.
December 2007 certainly tested our road crew and equipment. The guys deserve a big thank you from me! On fifteen out of the thirty-one days in December, the Highway Department dealt with snowstorms ranging from 1" to 12" and even some heavy rain and minor flooding in the village. After a snow storm on New Year's Day, Mother Nature let us catch up on much needed repairs.
2008 will bring completion to the paving of Ridge Road and Eagle Mountain Road as well as improving several of the worst roads in town. We plan to complete the necessary repairs from the April 2007 storm with funds partially reimbursed by FEMA. We will continue to maintain the town's properties and make improvements as needed on our roads.
I would like to close with a little about myself. I am 28 years old and have been in the construction and road maintenance field for 8 years. My family is deeply rooted in the valley, going back several generations. I am proud to say that Charles Broughton, who built our beautiful covered bridge in town, was my great-great grandfather. I live in Conway with my wife, Kimberly, and our 3 year old son, Austin. I look forward to serving the town of Jackson for many years. This is a beautiful town and I am honored to work here everyday!
Respectfully Submitted,
Rob Hatch
Road Agent
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