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Pittsfield council approves easements to close out Ashwaltacook Trail extension project
Summary
The council unanimously approved two easement acceptances related to the Ashwaltacook (Ashwaltook/Ashwaltacook) Trail extension to allow the city to maintain and repair the extension and to close out the project.
The Pittsfield City Council voted unanimously March 25 to accept easements tied to the Ashwaltacook Trail extension project, city officials said, closing outstanding property matters so the public-works project can be finalized.
The council approved an easement at the trail extension near Route 8/Cheshire Road and a second easement at the extension near Dalton Avenue. City officials described the easements as standard transfers needed to allow the city to perform maintenance and repair as part of project closeout.
When Councilor Acosta asked who could answer technical questions about the easements, the mayor called the city solicitor to the lectern. The city solicitor said the easements were “to close out a project” and that the Department of Public Works indicated this was the last step before finalizing the extension.
Both easement acceptances passed by unanimous voice votes with no further debate recorded.
Background: the council packet lists the two communications from Mayor Marchetti as orders to accept easements for the Ashwaltacook Trail extension. The meeting record indicates city staff from the Department of Public Works advised the city solicitor that the easements complete the project paperwork and enable ongoing maintenance.
