Committee hears proposal to clarify municipal authority for trail maintenance
Senators discussed a bill to clarify statutory authority for towns to maintain public trails and to allow delegation of maintenance (as with sections of the Appalachian/Long Trail). Sponsors said the change aims to resolve disputes over who is responsible for upkeep where trails cross private land.
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Senators on the Government Operations Committee discussed a proposed bill that would clarify who is responsible for maintaining public trails and would give municipalities explicit authority to carry out or delegate maintenance.
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