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Grand Island resident presses board for clearer trail rules; officials say costs, process limit near-term action
Summary
A resident asked the Grand Island Town Board how and when neighbors would be notified about town-owned trails; board members said building a permanent, paved neighborhood trail would require engineering, drainage and budget authorization, and is unlikely without formal budget approval.
A Grand Island resident, identified in the meeting as Eli, urged the Town Board for clearer notification and an approval pathway after neighbors raised questions about a proposed trail connecting East River-area neighborhoods.
Eli said residents wanted to know “when I get noticed next time,” and asked whether the town would notify neighbors before any trail work started. Board members and staff said there is no separate, fast-track approval process for town-owned trails that would allow construction without appearing repeatedly on public agendas. Town staff described a multi-step…
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