Conference 7.286::maynard

    Before you start construction, the Town will probably require some
    sort of bond on your part to insure you have the required money to
    complete the road.  To estimate the amount of the bond, the Town
    Engineering Department will estimate the cost of the Town required
    improvements using a standard reference text.  They can probably
    either provide a rough estimate before you get started, or point
    you to the text so you can do the estimate.

    Thank you for responding to my note. So far, the only estimate we have
    is one that the surveyor gave us. From what we can gather, the road
    will be a 500' cul-de-sac, including all utilities i.e.; gas, sewer,
    electric, etc.
    
    This should prove to be interesting

    I know of two local engineers who could give you advice on costs
    and plans.  Dave Perley (369-2689) would be my first choice.  He
    is a former town engineer for the Town of Concord and is excellent.
    Ralph Nelson, also in Concord (369-4901) is a much larger company
    and may be more expensive than Dave, but is also a quality engineer.
    
    Remember that dealing with the local planning board and zoning rules
    and regulations is often more difficult than just having someone lay
    out a road for you.  Look for more than just a surveyor when planning
    a subdivision.  The added cost of a registered professional engineer
    may seem like a big expense up-front, but you'll save a lot of heart
    ache in the long run by hiring someone who can manage the entire 
    construction project.
    
    From my past experiences, if I were to undertake the type of project
    you mention, I would hire Dave Perley to be my engineer and John
    Melone (J. Melone and Sons) of Stow as my Contractor.  These two men
    are very reputable and honest, but not cheap.  They have worked 
    together on projects many times and will get you through the ordeal
    with a minimum of pain.  They both have 20 plus years of experience
    and neither will disappear on you during your project.
    
    Bottom line: If you're going to do it, do it right.  Otherwise, you
    and your entire family will be scratching dirt for many hours and
    will regret the day you ever decided to undertake this.
    
    Good luck,
    Frank 

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    	Thanks Frank. I will check out your references. We are currently
    working with a suveyor who has done work on the property before (He
    surveyed a parcel of land that my folks sold about 13 years ago.)
    
    Next week we are meeting with him to go over the topography plans.
    We all are aware of the enormous tasks that are ahead of us, but
    something tells _me_ that we are only looking at the tip of the
    iceberg.
    
    Thanks for the Good Luck wishes, we may need them.

    Go to the Town Hall and buy the bylaws, Subdivision rules and regs, and
    site plan regs. Get an experienced engineer,preferably one who has
    designed a subdivision in Maynard and knows the Regs. Good luck!