Resident says town road repair led to car damage, insurance denied

A resident during the public-participation period told the Town Board their vehicle sustained front-end suspension damage after hitting a section of road that had been recently dug up and backfilled by the Department of Public Works. The resident said their insurer "basically blanket denied" the claim and cited a town ordinance that requires prior written notice of a defective condition before the town may be held liable.

The speaker requested assistance from the board, saying the street had been "ripped up" for a water-main repair and arguing the town therefore had notice. The resident said they had received only a preliminary garage estimate and that repairs could range "from a $5 widget or it could be a $5,000 widget." The public-comment period closed after the resident's request; the board did not take immediate formal action on the claim during the meeting.