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Plainville and Southington trail segments delayed by lawsuits and right‑of‑way disputes, presenter warns
Summary
Presenter said lawsuits and railroad negotiations are delaying Southington and Plainville trail segments and told attendees that an Attorney General opinion and federal grant deadlines make right‑of‑way acquisition urgent.
Presenter reported that Southington’s multi‑year delay stems from a lawsuit tied to the yard‑metals corridor and that Plainville faces a separate federal‑court lawsuit brought by a business (an RV manufacturer). He said the town requested $3 million for a short right‑of‑way from the railroad (as reported in the session) and that, for the first time in several years, an Attorney General letter appears to allow municipalities to acquire rights‑of‑way for bike trails…
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