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Committee outlines plan to deter ATVs after repeated off‑road incidents on Hubbardston trails
Summary
Open Space Committee members discussed frequent off‑highway vehicle (OHV) activity on town and state forest trails, agreed to map access points, pursue deterrents (posts, obstacles), request signage from state partners and pursue public outreach and enforcement options including documenting violations.
Town of Hubbardston Open Space Committee members spent substantial meeting time discussing recurring off‑highway vehicle (ATV/UTV/minibike) activity on town and adjacent state forest trails and agreed on a multi‑pronged plan to deter unauthorized use.
Committee members described seeing vehicles on newly cleared sections (including Malone and Gates field areas), machines parked in hayfields and riders driving up Mount Jeff. Committee members said that the vehicles damage trails, create safety and noise issues for neighbors and risk undoing recent…
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