Board approves limited boulder removal on Class 6 road and conditions building permit on recorded waiver

Applicant David Osmond (on the record) requested permission to jackhammer or remove three large rocks on a Class 6 portion of road to reach a proposed single-family building site. The board discussed permitting work in the town right-of-way, DPW oversight, and seasonal weight restrictions for Range Roads. DPW recommended inspection before and after work to confirm the roadway condition and to ensure the road remains open for emergency access; Fire Chief Eric Paulson requested that "during the work we make sure access is no more restrictive than it is right now." (Eric Paulson, Fire Chief)

The board approved a motion to allow minor work in the roadway to remove boulders to access the site, with coordination and monitoring by Public Works and a requirement that the road remain open. For the building permit itself the Select Board approved issuing a single-family building permit conditioned on the applicant recording the required waiver at the Merrimack County Registry of Deeds and providing proof to the building inspector before issuance. The board also discussed restoration bonds and seasonal weight limits tied to Range Road closures.