Towns could allow buildings on class VI roads after local review

The bill would let a town's governing body authorize building permits for buildings on a class VI road or part of one. This applies to building permits for buildings on a class VI road or part of one. The town's governing body must vote to allow the permits after the planning board reviews the matter and comments. The town would not take responsibility for maintaining the road or be liable for damage resulting from its use. Before a permit is issued, the applicant must show that notice of these limits has been recorded in the county registry of deeds. The bill specifies an effective date of July 2, 2026; the applicant must record the notice before the building permit is issued.