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Taunton airport advances aeronautical study, grant applications and equipment purchases; FAA and MassDOT reviews underway
Summary
Engineers told the Taunton Municipal Airport Commission on May 28 that a draft aeronautical obstacle study and several FAA and MassDOT grant applications are advancing, and the commission approved a MassDOT grant to replace a critical grounds mower.
The Taunton Municipal Airport Commission accepted engineering and financial reports May 28 outlining progress on an aeronautical (obstacle) study, environmental assessments for taxiway work, fuel‑farm permitting and capital equipment purchases, and approved a MassDOT grant to replace aging grounds equipment.
ASG engineers reported that a draft aeronautical study and obstacle action plan was submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration on May 20 and that FAA and MassDOT comments are due June 3. The study examines on‑field and off‑site obstructions affecting approaches to Runway 12/30; staff warned off‑site removals could take years and may require eminent‑domain or negotiated easements.
Airport manager J. D. Espinosa and engineering staff said the environmental notification and grant…
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