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Stone Alley access remains unresolved; committee asks staff to track survey, liability and takings options

3426451 · May 21, 2025
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Committee members reviewed Stone Alley — a narrow historic passage near Orange Street — and discussed past survey work, drainage issues, possible takings or easement solutions, liability and maintenance. Staff said a town survey exists but eminent-domain takings are costly and complicated, so the item will remain on the committee's tracking list.

The committee reviewed Stone Alley, a narrow, historically significant passage near Orange Street, and discussed whether the town should pursue taking, easement or other measures to preserve pedestrian access.

Staff reported Stone Alley had been on the committee's potential takings list and that a town-ordered survey exists but has not led to a final resolution. The committee recounted earlier efforts: the town considered a taking to provide guaranteed public access from Orange Street to…

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