Summer is already winding down; how quickly it flies by!

I received a memo from the Andover Village Water District saying that considering how dry it has been all summer, conservation on the part of the District’s water users has left the system in good shape.

Engineers from Hoyle, Tanner, and Associates recently met with the Select Board, the Road Agent, and me to discuss their findings when they made a site visit to the Lawrence Street Bridge. To extend the life of the bridge, it was decided that it is necessary to regularly monitor conditions, identify deficiencies, determine the overall condition of the bridge, and make further recommendations regarding repairs and/or weight limit posting.

The monitoring frequency will initially be set at three-month intervals. These intervals may be increased to six or 12 months if deficient conditions are maintained or are only advancing at tolerable rates.

Only legal loads, in accordance with RSA 266:18-a, shall cross the bridge. Repairs will be designed and implemented as required.

On August 16, it became necessary to close the Maple Street bridge over the Northern Rail Trail, because the decking has deteriorated and the bridge is no longer safe for travel. The bridge will remain closed until Town Meeting, at which time the townspeople will vote on the long-term use of the bridge.

Monticello Drive is newly paved with new recharge basins. Plains Road has been ditched and shimmed and is ready for chip sealing which, depending upon the contractor’s schedule, will happen in the fall or early spring. The Sam Hill Road bridge has been re-decked and is now in good condition.

Enjoy the rest of summer and, as always, call me at 735-5332 or e-mail TAdmin@nullAndover-NH.gov with any concerns.