Eric Matthews | Support HB561

I support HB561, prohibiting the State from transferring road maintenance to towns without their approval. This ensures that towns aren’t forced to take on unexpected financial and operational burdens they may not be able to handle. Local governments know their resources and priorities best, so they should have the authority to decide whether they can manage additional road maintenance. This bill promotes collaboration between the State and towns, preventing unilateral decisions that could strain local budgets or result in poorly maintained roads, ultimately protecting residents, improving the commute of residents and visitors alike, and maintaining quality infrastructure.