Road Department

Our road department is responsible for care and maintenance of 63 miles of roads within the township.  In addition, there are several state and county highways that are maintained by the county.

Summer duties entail grass cutting in the right of ways, various repair work to the roads and ditches, and coordinating and working with the paving and reconstruction projects that occur in the town.

The type of roadwork that can be done each summer is dependant on the budget, which is set by the meeting of electors at the budget meeting during the middle of November. The amount that can be budgeted depends on a variety of factors including state revenue caps which limits the amount the town can raise the tax levy each year.
 

The condition of of our roads varies from good to very poor, with many requiring extensive reconstruction. The cost varies by the length of road to be repaired, its condition and how much base and ditching work is required. It is and will continue to be a challenge to maintain and repair the roads with the funds available.

Naming of Roads



Our unique one-of-kind street signs, modeled after signs found in Ireland

In a continuation of a longstanding tradition in the town that dates back many many years, all new town road names must be Irish. You may find some roads not Irish; older small private roads, or roads that are a continuation from another town. The town has an ordinance regulating the naming of roads and assigning of addresses in the town. Road names can be English or Gaelic, but must relate to Irish History or be a current place or feature name on a map of the Republic of Ireland. If you can find it on a map, it can be submitted. People and or family names are not appropriate. For the specific ordinance, which includes all current road names, follow the link below.


Road Naming Ordinance