Where it stands as of Mon, May 11
The Planning Board approved the Department of Public Works' request to remove approximately 10 feet of scenic road stone wall at Flagg Road and 361 Turnpike Road to relocate a frequently struck fire hydrant. The approval requires removed stones to remain on Flagg Road, with first priority given to adjacent wall reconstruction. With local regulatory approval granted, the town can proceed with setting the hydrant roughly 10 feet back into an acquired utility easement.
- For Planning Board Voted 5-0 on May 11, 2026, to approve the scenic road wall removal with conditions governing the reuse of the stones.
Votes
| Date | Board | Motion | Result | Video |
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| Planning Board | Approve the scenic road stone wall removal for DPW at 361 Turnpike Road and Flagg Road with the condition that stones remain on Flagg Road with first dibs to Valvoline Flagg Road and Route 9 hydrant relocation | Passed5-0 | 43:09 | |
| Planning Board | Close the public hearing for scenic road stone wall removal at 361 Turnpike Road and Flagg Road Flagg Road and Route 9 hydrant relocation | Passed5-0 | 42:39 |
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Scenic road stone wall removal at 361 Turnpike Road and Flagg Road
The Department of Public Works requested permission to remove approximately 10 feet of stone wall along scenic Flagg Road at the corner of 361 Turnpike Road. The removal allows the town to relocate an existing fire hydrant roughly 10 feet back into an acquired utility easement after multiple vehicle strikes. The board approved the removal with a condition that removed stones remain on site or be reused for wall reconstruction on Flagg Road.
- Work is located at Flagg Road and 361 Turnpike Road near the Valvoline station.
- Property owner granted the town a 10-foot by 10-foot utility easement for the hydrant relocation.
- Approximately 10 feet of stone wall will be dismantled to provide equipment access and set the hydrant back from traffic.
- Removed stones will either be incorporated into the adjacent Valvoline wall restoration or retained locally on Flagg Road.
Outcome: Approved unanimously (5-0) with conditions following the close of the public hearing.