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Trail plan revised after utility easement issue; DEP recreational trails grant announced
Summary
A planned Red Mountain trail connection to the Ocean State Plaza was rerouted because a utility easement conflict could not be resolved; the commission also noted a DEP recreational trails grant has opened with a required 20% match and may be a future funding source for a Newfield Road bridge or related trail projects.
Staff updated the commission on changes to a planned Red Mountain Trail connection and flagged a new state grant opportunity for trail work.
Reroute after easement conflict: Staff said an unresolved utility easement over a privately owned plaza parcel prevents the planned mid‑block connection through Ocean State Plaza. The design will instead continue along existing sidewalks to North Elm Street and use an existing crossing; the planned direct connection into the plaza will not be…
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