Listen "Road Scholars"
Episode Synopsis
This week’s episode of Rumble Strip is about the high art of Vermont road maintenance, and the diplomacy required to (almost) please everyone. It features interviews with East Montpelier road foreman Mike Garand and retired state highway dispatcher Ray Burke.
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My thanks to Andy Kolovos of the Vermont Folklife Center for his help with archival material for this program. Thanks also to Calais Selectboard member Scott Bassage for supplying audio from Calais Town Meeting.
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT IF YOU HAVE ONE! Also, if you subscribe to the site, you’ll receive automatic announcements on upcoming shows. Thanks!
My thanks to Andy Kolovos of the Vermont Folklife Center for his help with archival material for this program. Thanks also to Calais Selectboard member Scott Bassage for supplying audio from Calais Town Meeting.
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