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Does the Highway Department plow and sand private roads?: Yes, private roads which have been approved as Emergency Lanes and inspected by the Public Works Department to meet the Town of Moultonborough Subdivision Standards for roads, and serve 2 or more residences may be plowed by Highway Department Staff of subcontractors employed by the town. See the list of declared Emergency Lanes (PDF).

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1. How do I report a missing road sign or other road signage i.e. Stop sign, Speed Limit sign or roadway layout notification sign?: Contact the Highway Department at 253-7445 or the Police Department dispatch at 476-2400 by phone or you can fill out the Work Request.

2. Does the Highway Department plow and sand private roads?: Yes, private roads which have been approved as Emergency Lanes and inspected by the Public Works Department to meet the Town of Moultonborough Subdivision Standards for roads, and serve 2 or more residences may be plowed by Highway Department Staff of subcontractors employed by the town. See the list of declared Emergency Lanes (PDF).

3. Can I get sand for my private driveway?: Yes, the highway department maintains an area adjacent to the large sand pile reserve for residents to pick up.

4. How do I report a pot hole or road surface condition which is in need of repair?: Contact the Highway Department at 253-7445 or the Police Department dispatch 476-2400.

5. What if I find a road hazard / emergency i.e. tree down, lane obstruction by debris or snow drift or slippery road conditions?: Contact the Police Department dispatch at 476-2400; they will contact the Road Agent or his staff to respond.

6. Can I get wood chips from the stockpile at the highway facility?: Yes, just like the winter sand, you may load your own from the pile.

7. Does the highway department plow private driveways?: No, the Highway department stopped plowing private driveways in the late 1980s.

8. How do I get a driveway permit?: A driveway permit is issued by the Road Agent, and can be picked up at the Town Offices.

9. What is the procedure to excavate within the Town’s roadway right-of-way?: An excavation permit is required and issued by the Road Agent. The excavation permit is subject to a fee, and project inspections which also have a fee associated. The excavation permit is available at the Town Office, Land Use Office.

10. Why is there a gate closing the Highway Garage?: To minimize risk exposure, and to deter theft and vandalism.

11. What types of risks are there?: The highway department stock piles several types of aggregates, and these piles are high subsequently making them a risk of injury or death from side-slope slides when climbed upon or digging by hand improperly.

12. How are we going to get winter sand now?: There will be a fresh pile maintained outside the gate for residents to pick up sand for their home use.

13. Can we still get wood chips now that there is a gate?: We will still have a small pile of wood chips for residents to pick up.

14. Can we get gravel for our driveways or roads?: No, unfortunately the gravel stock piled at the facility are purchased for use on "Town" roads or facilities.