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Borough staff, landowners and volunteers to hash out trail maintenance agreements after TAC discussion
Summary
Commissioners discussed the need for clear maintenance standards and formal agreements for volunteer and nonprofit trail stewards; staff proposed a working group (up to 3 commissioners plus staff) and suggested using interagency standards as a baseline.
The Trails Advisory Commission on April 28 opened a detailed discussion about creating formal maintenance agreements to govern grooming, routine upkeep and site improvements for trails that cross private land or easements.
Multiple public commenters and landowners said they want to be involved in decisions that affect trees, trail width and other changes beyond routine grooming. "What I would like to see the borough do is ensure involvement and participation of the landowners whose land is within the easements along the Category B trails," said Ted…
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