Acworth 43566C Public Hearing

Under NH RSA 230:14 and Public Law 100-17 (Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987), a public hearing has been set to discuss the proposal to repair and reconstruct the NH Route 123A roadway and repair a culvert, also known as Brooks Gorge in Acworth, New Hampshire. This project is not expected to impact historical properties.  The hearing will be held at: 

ACWORTH TOWN HALL 
13 TOWN HALL ROAD 
ACWORTH, NH 
on 
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The town hall will be open at 5:30 pm for the inspection of plans by any interested persons. 

On October 18, 2023, the Governor and Executive Council approved the petition of the NH Department of Transportation to convene a public hearing to determine whether there is an occasion for the laying out of this project and acquiring necessary rights-of-way. A Commission of Three Persons was appointed to conduct the hearing and its members are Joel McCarty, Jennifer Bland, and Richard Merkt. 

Interested landowners, local officials, and highway users are invited to attend the hearing and will have the opportunity to express their comments relative to the project. Audio of the hearing will be recorded.  Maps, plans, environmental studies, and other pertinent information developed for the Department, along with written reports received because of the coordination with other agencies, are available at the Department of Transportation at the John O. Morton Building, 7 Hazen Drive, Concord, New Hampshire for inspection and copying.  Please call Jason Ayotte, Project Manager, at (603) 271-3921 in advance for an appointment. 
 
Written statements and other exhibits may be submitted to the Chairman of the Commission, c/o William Oldenburg, Director of Project Development, NH Department of Transportation, PO Box 483, Concord, NH 03302-0483 up to the date of the hearing for inclusion in the official record. 

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