Newport Selectmen agree to pass on state funding for Greenwood Road Bridge

By: BOB MARTIN

Outlets: Eagle Times

Published: March 28, 2025

Words: 1,086

Last Updated: 9 months, 4 weeks ago

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NEWPORT, N.H. — The Newport Selectmen agreed that as a consensus of the board they will be passing on state funding to replace the long-closed Greenwood Road Bridge, with officials citing the cost, large scope of work and priority to repair other roadways as a reason to move on.

“At this time, I don’t think the town can justify putting money toward the bridge,” Town Manager Kyle Harris said. “We have so much other …

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