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Dresden committee eyes grant for accessible trail after statewide trails bond
Summary
After a $30 million statewide trails bond passed, Dresden Recreation Committee members discussed seeking a grant to improve a handicapped-accessible trail at Pownalborough Courthouse and reported on local trail routing and regional Rail Trail extension talks.
The Dresden Recreation Committee on Nov. 7 discussed pursuing a grant to improve the handicapped-accessible trail at the Pownalborough Courthouse after members noted passage of a $30 million statewide bond measure to support trails in Maine. Mary Walsh and David Griffin said they have talked about applying for grant funds to make the courthouse trail more accessible.
Committee members also reviewed local routing and regional trail matters. David Griffin reported meeting with homeowners along Common Road about extending the Orange Trail and proposed altering the trail so it would not reach Common Road; Griffin said he will continue work on the route adjustment. Mary Walsh and Peter Walsh described attending a meeting in Richmond about extending the Rail Trail, which currently ends in Gardiner, and said the Richmond discussion covered a range of potential trail uses.
The committee did not record a final decision on a specific grant application at the meeting; members assigned follow-up work to explore grant options and continue discussions with neighbors and regional trail planners. The minutes list no formal vote on a funding request; next steps are outreach and staff/volunteer follow-up.
