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Neighbor opposes proposed Broad Street–Baldwin Pond trail, raises crime and flooding concerns
Meriden City Council · August 4, 2025
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Summary
Resident Scott Janko opposed a proposed linear trail through Broad Street and near Baldwin Pond, arguing the corridor’s local crime problems, dirt-bike use and flooding make it unsuitable despite general support for rails-to-trails in other communities.
During public comment, Scott Janko of 252 North Wall Street urged the council not to advance a proposed linear trail from Broad Street toward Baldwin Pond. Janko said the section of Meriden the trail would cross has high crime and flooding…
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