Town Council Hears Split Views on Meadow Road Sidewalk Project
Town staff described a $1,034,832 Meadow Road sidewalk funded 50% by a STEAP grant; public commenters were divided between safety and connectivity advocates and property owners who warned of maintenance, liability and wetland impacts. Council asked staff to draft a north‑side alternative and return for further review.
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Town Manager Kathy Blonsky presented the Meadow Road sidewalk proposal at the April 28 Farmington Town Council meeting, saying the total estimated project cost is $1,034,832 and that a STEAP grant would cover $500,000 while $534,832 would come from town capital funds. She told the council the design would place a five‑foot concrete sidewalk within the town right-of-way, include ADA ramps and connect about 165 homes to the town's continuous sidewalk network.
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