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Committee offers options for Eagle Scout trail project and recommends durable bog-bridge and interpretive signs
Summary
An Eagle Scout candidate proposed a bog-bridge on Conesto Brook Trail; the committee suggested alternatives (short durable spans, FRP or HDPE materials), recommended early coordination with troop leaders and state forest staff, and proposed interpretive signage and planting options as higher‑value projects.
The Open Space Committee reviewed an Eagle Scout project proposal and suggested alternatives and a process for approval that prioritize durability, trail usability, and coordination with town stewards.
The candidate’s written submission, as circulated to the committee, described a single bog bridge “12 feet long, 2 to 3 feet wide” on a swampy section of the Conesto Brook Trail (location described in committee documents as the section behind the chimney). Committee members said that scope is implementable but urged modern materials and a design allowing bike and emergency-ATV access where appropriate.
Committee guidance and project options Committee members recommended several changes to improve longevity and reduce maintenance: shorter spans with multiple short girders, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or FRP (fiber-reinforced polymer) decking on durable…
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