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Hertford outlines street paving, connectivity and recreation updates; Powell Bill funds earmarked for town roads
Summary
At a Feb. 21 retreat Manager Doris Walton reviewed Phase I and II street projects, a list of town-owned roads to be milled and paved using Powell Bill funds, and plans for connectivity, riverfront updates, park improvements, and possible bike rentals tied to the kayak program.
Town Manager Doris Walton reported to the Town of Hertford council on Feb. 21 that the town is advancing a multi-phase street and connectivity program while pursuing complementary recreation and riverfront work.
She described Phase I work now underway — including Meads Circle and Loop, Kenya, Carolina, Charles, Pennsylvania, Saunders, Hiland Park, Willow to Railroad, Perry to Willow, Cox, parts of King, Market, Dobbs and Edenton Road Street, plus North Front and Punch Alley — and said Phase II will add waterline work on Crescent, Whedbee and at the mobile home park. Walton told council all work is expected to be completed by December 2026.
Walton said the town has accumulated Powell Bill funds, which by statute may be used only on town-owned roads, and that those funds will pay for milling and paving on specific streets such as King (between Edenton Road and East Railroad), Cox (between Edenton Road and East Railroad), East Railroad, Willow, Front and Pennsylvania.
On broader planning, Walton said the Connectivity Plan is in a second bidding round with one bid received and a Feb. 27 deadline for additional bids. She noted the Riverfront Plan, completed in 2021, should be revised or refreshed after five to 10 years rather than redone from scratch.
Walton also highlighted parks and recreation activity: a new sign at Missing Mills Park, successful kayak-launch rentals that have generated revenue, and a proposal to explore a bike-rental partner that would operate under the same model (town pays a single initial fee; the vendor manages upkeep and operations). She pointed to a Feb. 25 presentation by Robin Payne at the Perquimans County Recreation Center on the county’s updated recreation plan and said that plan will support PARTF grant applications.
The retreat was informational; no formal votes or ordinance actions were taken. Council adjourned at 4:00 PM.
