Town of Westville (population 1819)
Name of service/government operation: Share Highway with Franklin County and with surrounding towns
Form of sharing: Asphalt, paving machine, roller, in case of break downs other towns lend equipment
Services affected: Highway
Year started: 15
Partners: Franklin County, Constable, Bombay, Fort Covington, Malone, Chateaugay, Burke, Bellmont
Primary goal(s)/motivation(s): Safety of our residents
What planning process preceded the sharing? Organized by County Highway Supt and Local Higway SuptHold Harmless Agreement, Mutual aid agreement with all Fire departments
What governance structures and/or agreements are required to maintain this agreement? Yearly Contracts
Challenges: None
Benefits: Increase paved highways and the safety of our residents
Impact on budget: We do not have to hire extra employees
Impact on labor: None
Impact on service: Great
Key contact: Rodrigue Lauzon (Rod)