This policy establishes the procedures for replacing mailboxes damaged by snow plowing or other activities of the Town Public Works Department.
[Adopted by the Board of Selectmen]
It is not the Town's responsibility to replace mailboxes that are located within Town rights-of-way.
If a mailbox is located outside the Town's right-of-way and it is damaged, either the Public Works Director or Town Manager must be notified of the damage within 72 hours. This will allow for timely verification of the incident and is required to qualify for replacement.
No funds will be disbursed directly to the owner, except in accordance with § 125-15 below. Town personnel will normally provide labor and materials.
Regardless of construction type or the value of the damaged mailbox, it is the Town's policy to replace it with a standard mailbox available at local hardware stores and mounted on a four-by-four post.
If the property owner does not desire a replacement as described in § 125-14 above, the Town will pay up to $25 toward the replacement upon receipt of an itemized bill for materials.