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A private road can become a public road when all the abutters of the road petition the town to accept the road. Once it has been accepted by the town it becomes a public road and the town will be responsible for maintenance. It can be a lengthy and expensive process. You can get more

information at your local town offices.

In the case of new roads in a subdivision, the developer can convey the fee to the streets or an easement of wayin the streets to the town making them public ways.

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