Crime & Safety

Does Wayland Pay for Pothole Damage?

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Drivers that strike potholes in Wayland and on a Wayland-owned road may file for reimbursements for damage, according to town officials.

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To file a claim (source Paula Dettore): Within a reasonable amount of time after the incident, write up a description of what happened and the location and file it with the selectmen's office at the Wayland Town Building. Include the reimbursement amount you want. 

After the paperwork is filed, the town's insurance company investigates whether the town is liable for the damage, Dettore said. 

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