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“I’ve always believed that growth is healthy and necessary,” said Benard, who along with Paul McCarthy, started operations at C.N. Wood in 1964. “That ideal led us from a

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C.N. Wood Employs About 120 People at Six Locations A Long-Tenured Staff That night, McCarthy, who worked with Benard at the same company, called and asked him what his plans were. The next morning they talked about possibilities and decided to call on Charlie Wood, the owner of C.N. Wood.

“Charlie was about the same age that I am now and didn’t have any family in the business, so he was open to our conversation and ideas about buying him out,” said Benard.

“We started working at C.N. Wood and paying Charlie. Eventually, we put the money together with the help of family members and a banker willing to take a chance, and Woodco Machinery, C.N. Wood’s partner company, also is located in bought it outright. Paul was a tremendous Woburn, Mass. It represents the full line of Volvo products, including partner and asset to the business, helping build and shape the foundation of what C.N. earthmoving, waste handling and paving equipment.

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company become a leader in the industry. He always emphasized that taking care of people, whether it’s customers or staff members, is key to success. We have customer relationships that go back decades, and several employees have been here 20 years or more. Everyone respects Bob and how he’s built an organization that values employees, whether they have been here 50 years or just started yesterday.”

Today, C.N. Wood companies employ about 120 people at its six locations: Westbrook, Maine; Johnston, R.I.; Avon and Whately, Mass.; New Haven, Conn.; and Woburn, Mass., which is C.N. Wood’s headquarters and also home to partner company Woodco Machinery.

Among the group of individuals who have long-term status with C.N. Wood are Bernard’s daughter Paula Benard, president of the company, and his son-in-law Dana MacIver, who is CEO of C.N. Wood and COO of Woodco Machinery.

Others include General Manager Jim Maxwell; Vice President Dick Thomas, Sales Representatives Bob Rosa and Steve Russell; Parts Manager Jeff Sullivan; Environmental Sales Manager Tom Fiore and Jo-Anne Giordano, who handles accounts receivable. see WOOD page 10

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It’s Real-World Experience for Norfolk Aggie Juniors

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Two Norfolk Agricultural High students deep at work during their six-week stay at Milton CAT.

The students are focused on the task at hand.

One-on-one time with experienced Milton CAT senior technicians gave the young people a chance to get their questions answered.

The Norfolk Aggie Field Experience Program offers qualified juniors a chance to develop skills and gain work experience while they are exposed to a variety of career paths, according to Ron Barton, corporate technician recruitment and development manager at Milton CAT. The six-week program includes classroom learning combined with shop floor experience, aimed at helping the juniors to

take the best advantage of their summer field experience. Adding that the students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, Barton said that students who successfully complete the program may be eligible to receive college credits from Massasoit Community College.

“After completion they can work full time as co-op interns during the summers, and are likely to be hired as full time employees upon college graduation,” he said.

“They will remember their experience for a long time, and they will think back on what their mentors said to them about safety, troubleshooting, diagnosis equipment, as well as the small but also important stuff such as personal stories and memories regarding their learning journey.”

The Norfolk Aggie six-week visit was a great opportunity for many students, such as this young woman, to experience the reality of working on large equipment.

(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.) see MILTON page 8

A serious emphasis on safety teaches young people that rules are meant for real life and are followed every day by real people at work.

The program featured a combination of classroom and shop floor learning.

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C.N. Wood Minimizes Downtime by Carrying Reliable Iron

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a multifaceted dealer serving residential and commercial construction, landscaping, agriculture, municipal and governmental entities, demolition, energy, highway construction and paving, infrastructure, manufacturing, recycling and scrap, utility and waste handling.

“One of the first lines we added was Elgin Leach, and that eventually led to us carrying street sweepers,” said Bob Benard. “We still carry Elgin products today. Our first loader line was Trojan, and then we took on Clark Michigan in the early 1970s. During that time period, we added Link-Belt cranes and excavators as we became a more fullservice dealership. In 1980, Komatsu approached us about becoming a distributor for its crawler dozers, which we lacked at the time.”

Equipment Lines Expand Taking on the crawler dozers led to excavators and eventually the entire Komatsu product line. C.N. Wood remains the exclusive distributor of Komatsu machinery in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It also carries environmental, road maintenance and municipal equipment in those states, as well as in Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

“Our customers run the gamut, from municipalities to earthmovers to material handlers to demolition contractors, you name it,” said Paula Benard. “In order to meet their needs, we’ve aligned ourselves with what we believe are the best manufacturers in the industries they serve. As far as I’m concerned, our product lines are unrivaled. They’re productive, efficient and reliable, which is what our customers expect.”

In addition to Elgin and Komatsu, manufacturing lines include Gradall excavators, NPK demolition attachments, the full line of Bomag products, Madvac sweepers and vacuums, Mustang skid steers and track loaders, New Way refuse trucks, RapidView pipeline inspection and

C.N. Wood displayed a Vactor 2100 sewer cleaner, a Komatsu WB156 backhoe loader, a Trackless multipurpose machine and an Elgin sweeper at the 2009 Massachusetts Highway Association’s New England Public Works Expo.

WOOD from page 4

“Our employees come to work every day with the attitude of doing whatever it takes to please the customer,” said Paula Benard. “Sometimes that means taking calls at odd hours, such as nights and weekends. We had an old slogan that’s still appropriate: ‘Never Alone.’ It signifies that C.N. Wood is always available to help out in a time of need, and we practice that every day. We view ourselves as loyal partners in our customers’ businesses, whether that’s contractors putting pipe in the ground or municipalities that have one of our sweepers or refuse trucks. No one can afford downtime, so we do everything within our power to ensure that’s minimized.”

Top-of-the-Line Products One way C.N. Wood minimizes downtime is by carrying top-of-the-line productive, efficient and reliable equipment.

The list of manufacturers and industries the company represents has vastly changed over 50 years. C.N. Wood went from strictly carrying snow removal equipment to becoming

The Braintree Highway and Water & Sewer departments use a Vactor 2100 to flush out sewer mains and vacuum debris from the sewer system.

see WOOD page 12

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Service Manager-Construction Products Mark Whelan (L) and Assistant Service Manager Phil Hoffman provide product support for C.N. Wood customers.

Standing in front of the entrance to C.N. Wood’s Woburn facility in 2002. (L-R) are now-CEO Dana MacIver; President Paula Benard; Administrator Paula Piper; and Chairman of the Board Bob Benard.

rehabilitation equipment, Rogers trailers, Sennebogen material handlers, Trackless municipal tractors and Vactor sewer cleaners. Woodco Machinery represents Mauldin and Carlson paving products, as well as Volvo earthmoving, waste-handling and paving equipment.

“I find great satisfaction in knowing that we are a one-stop shop that can handle nearly any sales, rental, parts or service need,” said General Manager Jim Maxwell. “For instance, we have one customer that looks to us for trash trucks and equipment for its transfer station operations; excavators, loaders and dozers for its site development side; and large loaders and mobile crushers for its aggregate business. Our philosophy in taking on a manufacturer’s product line has always been to carefully select those we believe offer the highest quality and greatest value.”

CEO Dana MacIver acknowledged that reaching 50 years in business is about more than just having good equipment.

“Bob has always emphasized that customer satisfaction is paramount. It involves getting to know customers’ businesses so we can match their needs with the right machinery, then having exceptional parts and service support to back it up.”

Well Stocked Parts Manager Jeff Sullivan started with C.N. Wood in the early 1980s, left and then came back at the request of the company. He’s seen the company’s parts inventory expand considerably over the years.

“I started at the old Watertown location and worked at the company for 19 years, before leaving for family reasons,” said Sullivan. “After a decade with the company I worked for, I was laid off. I ran into a C.N. Wood technician and told him what had happened. Within hours, C.N. Wood called and offered me an open position at its branch in Woburn, which is where I live. I think that says a lot about Bob and the company. After being gone a decade, he still respected what I did at the time I worked for C.N. Wood and why I left,

(L-R): C.N. Wood’s parts staff includes Kevin Lanigan, Pat Burke, Jessica Lanigan and Martin Merva.

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see WOOD page 14

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and he was willing to bring me back.

“He and everyone else at the company places a high priority on respecting customers and their time,” Sullivan added.

“That’s why we continue to build a parts inventory designed to minimize downtime.

In most cases, a part is on the shelf when a customer needs it, but if not, we can get it from another branch or directly from the manufacturer the next day. There have been times when that wouldn’t do because having a part immediately was critical. Bob would say, if it’s necessary, take the part off a machine out back and get it to the customer.

Or, if it’s at another branch, go get it, and deliver it.”

Maximizing Customer Productivity Parts go hand-in-hand with service capabilities. C.N. Wood is expanding its infrastructure to further ensure it’s meeting critical service needs, both in the field and in the shop. It’s currently adding 9,000 square feet of space to its Woburn facility. When done, the shop will have six drive-in bays and a 10ton overhead crane.

“The importance of meeting our customers’ service needs can’t be stressed enough,” said Paula Benard. “Having adequate facilities is essential, but what’s even more critical is the talented personnel we have, who know how to get the job done.

Equipment has changed dramatically in 50 years, especially in the last decade with newer technology. Training is a crucial tool that ensures our technicians know how to diagnose and fix an issue efficiently.

“We take training beyond the technician level so that our parts and sales teams are well-versed and up-to-date too,” she added.

“Training is something that we’ve always focused on and will continue to emphasize.

If our personnel understand the products they’re representing, they can help customers get the most benefit and maximize their uptime, productivity and efficiency while lowering their owning and operating costs.”

Respecting People Helping customers maximize their equipment investment has always been a hallmark of C.N. Wood, according to Vice President Dick Thomas who oversees areas such as finance and insurance. He started with the company in 1972 and has seen many changes that directly benefit customers.

“In the early days, customers had few options for financing — basically just a handful of banks and finance companies,” said Thomas. “Today, manufacturers offer programs and incentives that give customers more flexibility in rates and terms. Financing

is now available for parts and service that allows customers to get repairs done without putting down a large chunk of capital all at once. Those types of programs tie in well with C.N. Wood’s philosophy of doing whatever is necessary to help customers get the most value out of their equipment and maximize their profitability.

“Bob has always had a knack for finding creative solutions that are equitable for all

still active in the business. The knowledge and wisdom Dad has passed down is invaluable. I remember in college struggling with the difference between the diesel cycle and gasoline cycle, and he took the time to explain how they worked. He’s always been able to bring clarity to any situation. That includes issues that pop up from time to time. Dad has a knack for finding a quick, fair resolution. It’s another reason why cus-

gone. I don’t plan for that to be anytime soon, but I know when the time comes, it’s in good hands. I still enjoy the business and would do it all again.”

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parties,” he added. “Many customers have survived and thrived thanks to Bob’s willingness to commit to their success. The same can be said for the way he values employees.

He has helped many of them during times of need. People remember when you treat them with respect, dignity and honesty. It’s why we have so many loyal employees and customers alike.”

A Great Legacy A focus on giving customers more than they expect has always been a guiding principal of Bob Benard’s, and he’s passed that on to the staff at C.N. Wood.

“As anyone in this business knows, everything is dependent on satisfied customers,” said Barrelle. “If you take care of them, and they trust you, long-term relationships form.

We’re honored that much of our business comes from repeat customers, many of whom were able to get started and grow thanks to Bob’s willingness to take a chance that they would be successful. I’m proud to have been here 50 years and be a part of such a great organization.”

Paula Benard said that her father’s teaching will carry C.N. Wood forward.

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Shaw Brothers Construction Rides Economic Upturn For the Shaw brothers — Jon and Dan — the town of Gorham, Maine, is ideal for their construction company. It’s a small town — just 16,000 residents — but the outlying area is booming with opportunity and growth.

And for the Shaw Brothers, they’ve taken advantage. Spinning off from their father’s home-building business in 1977, the brothers set sights on specializing in concrete work — building foundations and handling residential site work. Revenue that first year was a handsome $288,000.

Today, lending credence to the motto of Gorham, where 95 percent of its work is within a 50-mi. radius, Shaw Brothers Construction revenues are up to $52 million a year.

“We’re really seeing a turnaround in the economy — government work with roads has been solid, but we’ve been seeing private work gather steam,” said Dan Shaw. “We’re continuing to grow and that’s going to help keep our new 400-ton per hour Astec asphalt plant, and 200 employees, busy.”

The company hadn’t purchased new dump trucks since it bought 2008 models.

And some of those models didn’t actually go into service until 2011.

“We were a little nervous with new engine and emission technology back then so we did a pre-buy with the 2008 units and parked them out until we needed them,” said Shaw.

set-back front axle.

“We figured we’d stand pat and wait till “On our dumps, which haul asphalt all the bugs were worked out, then and all kinds of aggregate, we can make a buy down the road.” weigh out at 74,900. The key is to get Now needing new equipment and enough weight on the front axle — feeling confident in the trucks and their with the Kenworth, we’re able to get engines, Shaw Brothers purchased 12 at least 20,000 pounds on the front Kenworth T880 dump trucks and tracaxle, and 20,000 pounds on our pushtors, which have been in service since er. Weight distribution is much easier April. They join 27 other Class 8 with the Kenworth than with our trucks. Combined, the company runs other trucks.”

37 dump trucks (most spec’d as tri-axle With a trade cycle at 600,000 dumps with 18-yard dump bodies), along with four tractors to haul low- (L-R): Dan Shaw and Jon Shaw work with Ben miles, and the trucks averaging about Hicks and Dan Burgess of C-B Kenworth in acquir- 50,000 miles per year, Shaw said reliboys.

The Kenworth T880 dumps are ing new Kenworth trucks. The Shaw Brothers pur- ability and durability are a key compowered with PACCAR MX-13 chased 12 Kenworth T880 dump trucks and trac- ponent for the company’s success.

“It used to be a 300,000 mile trade engines, rated at 455-hp and driven tors, which have been in service since April of 2014. cycle, but trucks are built so much through Allison automatics. The T880 better today. We had one T800 in our fleet tractors feature the MX-13 engine rated at three different brands of trucks in its fleet.

“But the Kenworth T880 is now our flag- previously — an ’06 model — and that 500-hp and driven through 18-speed transmissions. The trucks were purchased ship vehicle and the model we would like to showed us some advantages of a Kenworth. be the standard,” he said. “We really did our The aluminum cab is really a plus since we through C-B Kenworth.

“It’s our first experience with the PAC- homework when we decided on the T880. have so much salt on the roads in the winter.

CAR MX-13 engine and we’ve been very We looked at all the new models, but the We plan to hold on to our trucks for up to 12 pleased thus far,” said Shaw. “Before we T880 really stood out. Kenworth gave us a years, so cab integrity and rust can be a big spec’d the engine, I called several of my reason to jump the fence with the T880. The issue. But with the T880, we won’t have to friends — who were running that engine in cab is wider and the seat travel gives more worry about that.”

For more information, visit www.kentheir fleets — to get their opinion. What they legroom — we have some tall guys. Our told us about performance and reliability drivers really like the layout, the visibility worth.com. convinced us it was the right choice for our and how it drives. It’s very comfortable.”

(This story also can be found on Shaw said the Kenworth T880 tri-axles Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at trucks.”

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‘Pine Tree State’ Highway Projects Let

The Maine Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects.

Following is a list of some of the projects let.

County: Penobscot Contract ID: 020373.00 Location: Kenduskeag — Route 15.

Project: Pavement milling and hot mix asphalt overlay.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Lane Construction Corporation (The) — $675,413 • Pike Industries Inc. — $758,661 County: Piscataquis Contract ID: 017870.00 Location: Brownville — Whetstone Brook Bridge Route 11 over Whetstone Brook..

Project: Bridge replacement.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Gardner Construction Enterprises LLC — $1,393,527 • Sargent Corporation — $1,482,326 • Lee’s General Trucking aka Emery Lee & Sons Inc. — $1,599,796 • Lane Construction Corporation (The) — $1,788,414 • CPM Constructors — $1,855,386 • R F Jordan & Sons Construction Inc. — $1,863,034 • Stetson & Watson, J. V. — Irregular Bid County: York Contract ID: 020259.00 Location: Saco — Cascade Road, Spring Street and Old Orchard Road.

Project: Hot mix asphalt overlay with drainage and safety improvements.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Shaw Brothers Construction Inc. — $875,976 • Pratt & Sons Inc. — $974,451 • Glidden Excavating & Paving Inc. — $1,011,025 • Pike Industries Inc. — $1,031,955 Counties: Penobscot and York Contract ID: 020385.00 Location: Milford, Passadumkeag and Township of Greenbush — on U.S. Route 2.

Project: Pavement milling, hot mix asphalt overlay with safety improvements.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Lane Construction Corporation (The) — $3,954,738 • Pike Industries Inc. — $5,067,828 County: Piscataquis Contract ID: 019179.00 Location: Kingsbury — on Route 16.

Project: Bridge replacement.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Federal Program Integrators — $433,727 • Lupo Construction Inc. — $457,871 • Stetson & Watson J. V. — $467,044 • Lane Construction Corporation (The) — $480,242 • Lee’s General Trucking aka Emery Lee & Sons Inc. — $487,698

• Nitram Excavation & General Contractor Inc. — $499,777 • CPM Constructors — $514,410 • Gardner Construction Enterprises LLC — $518,726 • Sargent Corporation — $551,287 • T. Buck Construction Inc. — $566,619 • R A Paradis & Son — $598,004 County: York Contract ID: 020276.00 Location: Biddeford, Dayton, Hollis and Lyman — on Route 5.

Project: Hot mix asphalt overlay with drainage and safety improvements.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Pike Industries Inc. — $1,785,396 • Shaw Brothers Construction Inc. — $1,880,112 • F R Carroll Inc. — $1,897,242 • Glidden Excavating & Paving Inc. — $1,990,365 County: Androscoggin Contract ID: 020274.00 Location: Auburn — on Route 202 and intersection of MTA Exit 75 Kitty Hawk and Hotel Road.

Project: Highway overlay and intersection improvements.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Pike Industries Inc. — $3,141,379 • Lane Construction Corporation (The) — $3,226,526 • CPM Constructors — $3,263,274 • Shaw Brothers Construction Inc. — $3,394,307 • All States Asphalt Inc. $3,448,907

Counties: Androscoggin and Kennebec Contract ID: 020463.20 Location: Winthrop, Manchester, Monmouth, Sabattus and Wales — Route 202.

Project: Crack sealing.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Sealcoating Inc. — $47,417 • Nicom Coatings Corporation — $53,742 • Coastal Road Repair LLC — $56,357 • Annseal Inc. — $59,671 • Costello Industries Inc. — $72,698 • Mid-Maine Property Services LLC — Irregular Bid Counties: Cumberland and Oxford Contract ID: 020265.20 Location: Waterford, Norway and Harrison — on Town Farm Road and on Route 35.

Project: Plant mix recycled asphalt pavement, hot mix asphalt overlay and safety improvements.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • All States Asphalt Inc. — $1,444,410 • Bruce A. Manzer Inc. — $1,526,171 • Pike Industries Inc. — $1,588,474 • Lane Construction Corporation (The) — $1,630,894 County: Hancock Contract ID: 020377.00 Location: Surry & Ellsworth — Route 172.

Project: Hot mix asphalt overlay.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Pike Industries Inc. — $854,154 • Lane Construction Corporation (The) — $862,486

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‘Green Mountain State’ Highway Projects Let

The Vermont Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects.

Following is a list of some of the projects let.

County: Rutland Town: Rutland City Project Name: RUTLAND CITY BRF 3000(18).

Contract ID: 96J244 Location: On Forest Street approximately 0.1 mi. from the intersection of Forest Street with Park Street over Moon Brook.

Project: Replacement of Bridge 14 related approach roadway and channel work non-participating paving.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • The Belden Company Inc. — $1,056,278 • Kubricky Construction Corporation — $1,149,916 • Parent Construction Inc. — $1,183,665 • CCS Constructors Inc. — $1,192,435 • Neil H Daniels Inc. — $1,196,388 • Cold River Bridges LLC — $1,225,487 • George R Cairns & Sons Inc. — $1,225,835 • Engineers Construction Inc. — $1,262,715

County: Windham Towns: Jamaica and Wardboro Project Names: WARDSBORO-JAM ER STP 0131(17), WARDSBORO BF 013-1(21), WARDSBORO BF 013-1(22).

Contract ID: 12B236 Location: On Vt. Route 100 at MM 0.033 extending northerly 10.694 mi. to MM 3.378. Also the junction of Vt. Route 100 and Vt. Route 30.

Project: Pavement reclamation, pavement resurfacing, pavement markings, guardrail adjustment and replacement, new signs, drainage improvements, traffic control and other highway related items. Also, removal of existing structure and replacement with a new precast structure.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Kubricky Construction Corporation — $12,479,199 • The Lane Construction Corporation — $14,085,192

County: Rutland Towns: Rutland and Castleton Project Name: CASTLETON-RUTLAND BF MEMB(37).

Contract ID: 13B116 Location: Bridge DII over U.S. 4., Bridge 2 over U.S. 4 and Bridge D18 over U.S. 4.

Project: Removing and replacing the sheet membrane waterproofing and bituminous concrete pavement on the bridges and their approaches along

with minor related work.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Cold River Bridges LLC — $776,201 • Kubricky Construction Corporation — $777,777 • Parent Construction Inc. — $1,128,647 • Beck & Bellucci Inc. — $1,225,096 • Neil H Daniels Inc. — $1,569,328

Counties: Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans and Washington Towns: Statewide/multiple towns Project Name: STATEWIDE NORTH HES MARK(402).

Contract ID: 13E678 Location: All paved class 2 town highways in the counties of Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans and Washington.

Project: Painting 4 in. double yellow centerline markings on Class 2 town highways.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • L & D Safety Marking Corporation — $718,112 • Hi-Way Safety Systems Inc. — $900,620 • TMI Services Inc. — $1,192,940 • Markings Inc. — $1,278,350

County: Rutland Towns: Castleton and Rutland Project Name: CASTLETON-RUTLAND BF

MEMB(38).

Contract ID: 13E112 Location: Castleton — Bridge 7 over Castleton River.

Rutland Town — Bridge B4-4 over Otter Brook.

Project: Removing and replacing the sheet membrane waterproofing and bituminous concrete pavement on the bridges and their approaches along with minor related work.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Cold River Bridges LLC — $473,554 • Kubricky Construction Corporation — $483,929 • J. P. Sicard Inc. — $636,637 • Neil H Daniels Inc. — $741,465

Counties: Addison, Rutland, Bennington, Windham and Windsor Towns: Statewide/multiple towns Project Name: STATEWIDE SOUTH HES MARK(403).

Contract ID: 13E680 Location: All paved class 2 town highways in the counties of Addison, Rutland, Bennington, Windham and Windsor.

Project: Painting 4 in. double yellow centerline markings on class 2 town highway.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Hi-Way Safety Systems Inc. — $618,680 • L & D Safety Marking Corporation — $672,759 • TMI Services Inc. — $1,194,600

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Crews Replace Vermont’s Historic Floating Bridge

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BROOKFIELD, Vt. (AP) Vermont’s historic floating bridge has been torn down, and state officials promise that a better structure that retains the aesthetic of the old span will be carrying vehicles and pedestrians over Sunset Lake in Brookfield by next summer.

Construction crews dismantled the old wooden bridge this spring after the state closed it to traffic six years ago over safety concerns. The state is spending $2.4 million on the replacement, and officials hope to have it ready for use by Memorial Day. The old bridge was the town’s crown jewel, not only drawing tourists aiming to see a testament to Vermonter ingenuity but also serving as a gathering spot for residents to swim, fish and stroll.

“It’s very important to the legacy of the town because it connects the old with the present,’’ said Jackie Wilder, curator of the Brookfield Historical Society.

The bridge was 318 ft. long and 20 ft. wide, with a 12-ft.-wide travel lane and two elevated sidewalks. It was built to hover just above the water, supported by nearly 400 50gal. barrels. When a car or truck drove over, the bridge would dip a bit, and water would swell up in the tracks, giving the wheels a bath.

“I’d never seen anything like it,’’ said Sandra Schmitt, an engineer of the Vermont Agency of Transportation who is working on the replacement project. The Brookfield resident said she first saw the bridge in 1994.

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Residents built the first incarnation of the bridge from logs lashed together across the icy lake in 1820, according to the Brookfield Historical Society. Once the ice melted, the floating bridge was born.

The most recent version of the bridge was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978. The one under construction will be the eighth version.

The bridge’s flotation system had begun to fail, causing it to partially submerge. The state deemed the bridge unsafe and closed it to traffic in 2008.

The new bridge will be supported by more durable fiber-reinforced polymer pontoons instead of barrels. The sidewalks will be about a foot wider with higher side rails and additional ramps. The bridge will maintain its historic style but will be easier to repair. It will have a 100-year lifespan.

The price of making the structure safe is a summer without the floating bridge.

Nancy McCall of Washington, D.C., has a summer home in Brookfield. She said some boaters enjoy being able to paddle the entire length of Sunset Lake. But other residents miss the bridge.

“There are those that really lament the fact that you can’t watch the kids jumping off the bridge doing cannonballs just as tourists are driving by with their windows open,’’ McCall said.

In the meantime, construction is providing its own distraction for some residents.

“It’s been fun to watch,’’ McCall said.

“There’s a lot of action for a small village.’’

(This story also can be found on Construction Equipment Guide’s Web site at www.constructionequipmentguide.com.)

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