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Highway Dept.

ROAD AGENT

HWD.12.05:

The Road Agent is responsible for the construction and maintenance of Canaan's roadways and provides the necessary equipment or subcontractors for this purpose. The Road Agent's position is an elected 3-year term.

WHAT THE ROAD AGENT DOES

* Processing and approving of driveway permits
* Yearly road reconstruction projects
* Snow plowing
* Roadside mowing
* Inspect and review construction of new roads to ensure compliance with town standards

The Road Agent would like to remind residents of a few rules that can help make the road agent's job more efficient and our roads safe for all:

* Do not push snow across the roadway
* Do not park within 10 feet of the roadway
* Do not snowplow snow into the roadway
* Please yield to snowplows
* All driveway culverts are the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain per RSA 236.13VI

HOW TO CONTACT THE ROAD AGENT

Please call 523-4344 to leave a message and your call will be returned.

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