Erving Board Shifts $50,000 for Public Works

Select Board · Meeting of May 13, 2026

Erving's Select Board shifted $50,000 toward a Public Works vacancy and learned a collapsed culvert behind Fire Station 2 likely contains asbestos. Chairman Jacob Smith said the $50,000 floor amendment, moving money from the Benefits line, would "backfill" an open Public Works position ahead of Annual Town Meeting. Selectman James Loynd balked at spending $2,300 on black-coated ADA signposts, saying he was "not inclined to spend $2,300 on a temporary fix," and the board opted for galvanized steel instead.

Highway Superintendent Glenn McCrory told the board a test dig found two concrete asbestos pipes near the failed culvert and said "there's a possibility" the culvert itself has an asbestos glaze. He is awaiting help from engineering firm Tighe and Bond and hopes to update the board by June. The board also approved a sewer connection permit for 199 North Street and swore in two new police officers.

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Source: the Select Board meeting of May 13, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript.