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On September 5, the Select Board and Road Agent met with property owner Paul Tremblay regarding drainage issues at 128 Clark Road. Tremblay's property lacks a driveway culvert, causing water to flow across the lower driveway. The Board discussed RSA 231:150 and RSA 236:13, VI, outlining town responsibilities for roadside growth versus owner responsibilities for driveway drainage. The group reviewed a 1998 driveway permit condition requiring a minimum 12-inch culvert to prevent water runoff onto the roadway. Road Agent Chris Kinville offered to assist with grading within the town right-of-way near the driveway. Tremblay stated his work schedule prevents him from addressing the culvert installation until after winter. The parties agreed to revisit this matter in the spring. Jan Ledbetter submitted the minutes, approved by Chair Rich Zacher. Source: https://www.brookfieldnh.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09052026-146
2026-09-05_Minutes 128 Clark Road Site Visit (Map 18 Lot 13)
TOWN OF BROOKFIELD, NEW HAMPSHIRE
OFFICE OF THE SELECT BOARD
267 Wentworth Road
Brookfield, N.H. 03872
603-522-3688
September 8, 2026
Site Visit: 128 Clark Road, Brookfield, NH
Date: Saturday, September 5 at 11:00am
In Attendance: Rich Zacher, SB Chair, Jan Ledbetter SB Member, Chris Kinville, Road
Agent, and Paul Tremblay, Property Owner
The Select Board and Road Agent met with property owner Paul Tremblay to discuss
roadway drainage concerns and the absence of a driveway culvert, which is contributing to
water flowing across the lower driveway.
The discussion addressed the Town’s responsibilities regarding trees, roadside growth, and
highway safety under RSA 231:150, as well as the property owner’s responsibilities for
driveway access, drainage, and culverts under RSA 236:13, VI.
The Board reviewed a driveway permit issued to the property owner on December 12, 1998,
which included the following condition: “Install culvert under driveway, 12” diameter
minimum, to be graded so water does not run onto roadway.”
The Road Agent provided observations regarding water flow in the area and offered to assist
with grading within the Town right-of-way above and below the driveway entrance.
The property owner indicated that, due to his work schedule, he would be unable to address
the culvert issue until after the winter season. Following discussion, the parties agreed to
revisit the matter in the spring.
Respectfully submitted by: Jan Ledbetter
Approved by:
Rich Zacher, Chair
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