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-4- On that premise, The Planning oard recommended tha ' � at neither Jaen Road nor Tavern Lana be accepted. The Planning Board also requested that streets to be accepted ha p �r constructed to the same standards as stated in the Subdivision Rules regarding prescribed pavement widths, noting that no street has been permitted, by the Planning Board to be constructed at a width less than 24'. " Mr. Hutchinson agreed with the Planning Board with respect to the priority standing of Jean Road and Tavern Lane. Mr. Schaye, 7 Jean Road, who had signed a letter from residents in favor of acceptance recapped the reasons for the petition. He said that Jean Road had been a dirt road,' 'in reasonably good shape and maintained by residents, prior to installation of sewer in the road. He claimed that the read has deteriorated as a result of that installation and no longer sits on bedrock. He noted that 7 or 8 large potholes have developed producing an unsafe condition and which will damage snow plows. Mr. Hutchinson acknowledged that the comment on damage to snow plowing equipment was valid and stated that the Town will remedy the situation. Barbara Shapiro, 7 Jean Road, expressed doubt that Town emergency vehicles could maneuver the road because of the potholes. The Manager responded that the road will be brought up to a certain standard by the Town to ensure safe passage, but that after that has been done, it will be up to the neighbors to maintain the road. Liana Grammont, 9 Jean Road, stated that the Postal Service has refused to deliver mail to residents' homes, and is leaving all ma il at the end of Jean Road. She reported on vandalism to Mail boxes this past year, trucks getting stuck in mud, and that friends have refused to travel the road to visit her. Kenneth Sweder, 8 Jean Road, said he was in favor of acceptance but not of the current plan which would take a portion of his front yard. He asked if the Selectmen's vote is favorable, that a meeting with neighbors be held for input on revision. John Bowman, 10 Jean Road, who had previously stated his support of the acceptance concept, also expressed opposition to the land taking necessary under the proposed plan which he said would make his lot non - conforming. Barbara Shapiro added that all residents are willing to compromise regarding the problems of Mr. Sweder and Mr. Bowman in an effort to get the work done. It was suggested that the paged 24' width be shifted within the 44' right -of- -way to avoid these takings. There being no further comments in favor or in opposit the hearing on Jean Road was declared closed. Mr. Fields showed slides of Tavern Lane, 774' from Percy Road to Eliot Road. paved and unpaved portions, and potholes in the road were pointed out. Ono