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Waterville renews lease, agrees to higher fee to keep control of nearly 30 acres of rail corridor
Summary
The city approved a renewed lease with Norfolk Southern for 29.83 acres of railroad right‑of‑way used as parkland, agreeing to an annual payment increase to $29,000 to maintain control of the corridor that crosses local parks and roads.
Waterville — The city council approved a renewal of the city’s lease with Norfolk Southern Railway on July 28, accepting an increased annual payment so the city can retain control of nearly 30 acres of railroad property that crosses Conrad and Bear parks.
City staff told council the leased corridor covers approximately 1.7 miles of rail right‑of‑way (29.83 acres), stretching from Mile Post 15 west of Farnsworth Road to Mile Post 3.13…
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