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Select Board authorizes Parsonway trail bridge rebuild pending Granite Aid grant
Summary
The board approved authorization for the Bow Pioneers to rebuild a 20x10 foot bridge on Parsons Way contingent on receiving the annual Granite Aid grant and confirming landowner permissions.
The Select Board on May 27 authorized the Bow Pioneers to rebuild a 20‑by‑10‑foot trail bridge on Parsons Way, contingent on the group's receiving a Granite Aid grant award (grant decisions expected after July 1) and on confirmation that the town has the necessary landowner permissions. Mark Dubie of the Bow Pioneers described rot and premature failure of the existing structure and said the group will use heavier 4x6 timbers and spacing adjustments to extend the new bridge’s lifespan.
The motion included the contingency that the bridge work proceed only if the grant is awarded and if the parcel’s ownership supports construction; the board added a direction to verify whether the land is town‑owned or privately held and to secure necessary permissions before construction. The motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps: Bow Pioneers will confirm grant receipt, verify landownership and obtain permissions; if funding and permissions are in order the Select Board authorized the club to proceed in accordance with the construction approach described at the meeting.
