Exeter agrees to pursue 50/50 cost-share with North Kingstown for Darrow Lane resurfacing

The Exeter Town Council voted to direct the director of public works to work with North Kingstown on a cost-sharing agreement to resurface Darrow Lane. Public works staff reported Darrow Lane is on the capital improvements list and recommended a double chip seal with MRT (a penetrating oil) that would preserve the road for an estimated eight to ten years.

Public works staff (referred to as Rob in the meeting) said North Kingstown has agreed in principle to split the cost 50/50 and that sharing the expense would make the project affordable. "They wanna split it," Rob said. Council members discussed cost allocation and confirmed the request to move forward with joint procurement and bids.

The council moved to authorize the DPW director to pursue the shared project and voted in favor by voice vote. Staff will prepare bids and coordinate with North Kingstown on procurement and scheduling.