POSTED ROADS - FEBRUARY 24TH

At an emergency meeting on February 21st, 2025, meeting, the Phippsburg Select Board voted to post all town roads effective 12:01AM, Monday, February 24th.

 

Exemption Certificates are available as described in the Posted Roads Ordinance:

 

6. PERMITS: The owner or operator of any vehicle not otherwise exempt as provided herein may apply in writing to the municipal officers for a permit to operate on a posted way notwithstanding the restriction. The municipal officers may issue a permit only upon all of the following findings:

(a) No other route is reasonably available to the applicant;

(b) It is a matter of economic necessity and not mere convenience that the applicant use the way.

 

Even if the municipal officers make the foregoing findings, they need not issue a permit if they determine the applicant's use of the way could reasonably be expected to create or aggravate a safety hazard or cause substantial damage. They may also limit the number of permits issued or outstanding as may, in their judgment, be necessary to preserve and protect the highways. In determining whether to issue a permit, the municipal officers shall consider the following factors:

 

(a) The gross registered weight of the vehicle;

(b) The current and anticipated condition of the way;

(c) The number and frequency of vehicle trips proposed;

(d) The cost and availability of materials and equipment for repairs;

(e) The extent of use by other exempt vehicles;

(f) Such other circumstances as may, in their judgment, be relevant.

 

The municipal officers may issue permits subject to reasonable conditions, including but not limited to restrictions on the actual load weight and the number or frequency of vehicle trips, which shall be clearly noted on the permit.

 

Please see attached documents for more information.