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Resident seeks CPC funding for universally accessible trail at The Glen; select board expresses support
Summary
A resident urged the select board to endorse an application to the Community Preservation Committee to fund design and later construction of a universally accessible trail at The Glen; the board gave informal support and recommended pursuing design funding and potential grants.
A resident presented a proposal to build a universally accessible trail at The Glen, a public area formerly part of a golf course, and asked the select board for an expression of support to carry to the Community Preservation Committee (CPC).
The presenter described the trail as serving people who are mobility‑impaired, noted the area is publicly accessible with parking, and estimated design costs at roughly $15,000 and possible construction costs as high as $100,000 depending on materials and grant opportunities. The proposal envisions pervious surface materials to meet Conservation Commission requirements and described maintenance responsibility as falling to the condominium association associated with The Glen, meaning the town would not retain maintenance costs.
Board members asked about grant opportunities and whether the project would require town matching funds; staff said design is typically needed before competitive grants can be sought. Board members expressed strong support and encouraged the presenter to apply to the CPC and pursue grant options. No formal vote was required; the board’s endorsement was given as an expression of support to proceed to the CPC.
Next steps: presenter will file a CPC application for September consideration and return with design bids and a funding plan.
