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Farmington sidewalk committee plans February public outreach, will seek legal opinion after resident raises open-space easement concerns
Summary
The Town of Farmington ad hoc sidewalk committee agreed to hold a February public informational charrette to collect resident input on sidewalk policy and costs, and will obtain a legal opinion after a resident raised concerns that an open-space deed may bar improvements on purchased farmland.
The Town of Farmington ad hoc sidewalk committee on Nov. 17 agreed to hold a public informational meeting in February to explain the town's current sidewalk ordinance, share rough cost estimates, and gather resident input through small-group table discussions and reporting-back.
Paul Veil, a resident who spoke during public comment, urged sidewalks from the New Britain Avenue bike path toward Judson Lane and a nearby bus stop and asked the town to consider assuming maintenance. Veil also raised easement concerns, saying he had "unofficial discussions with the DEP concerning easements on the on the farm properties that were…
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