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Parks director gives Kanduskeag Stream Trail update; invasive-plant management, lighting and retaining walls planned
Summary
Parks and Arts Director reported ongoing volunteer partnership on the Kenduskeag Stream Trail, plans to work with the Department of Conservation on invasive-plant management, potential lighting installations, retaining-wall work and other maintenance projects.
Tracy Willett, Parks and Arts Director, updated the Government Operations Committee on Aug. 5 on work along the Kenduskeag Stream Trail, including volunteer partnerships, invasive-plant management and preliminary plans for trail lighting.
Willett said the Friends of the Lower Kenduskeag (a community volunteer group) has partnered with the city since a 2016 council order to improve trail access, including project work such as removing dilapidated steps and creating a switchback. Volunteers have focused recent work between Franklin Street and the bridge near Hollow Street.
She said the city plans to collaborate with the Department of Conservation (Forest Service) on an invasive-plant management plan for the stream corridor and is exploring locations for fixtures that would illuminate the trail without flooding surrounding areas. Work completed in recent years includes retaining-wall repair and installation of crossing signals on the Valley Avenue bridge. Willett said the corridor is a valuable downtown resource and that the city appreciates the volunteers’ ongoing efforts.
Committee members thanked Willett and highlighted volunteering opportunities for residents. No formal action or vote was taken on the update.
