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Selectboard approves support letter for Toonerville Trail grant; $58,000 local match required
Summary
The Selectboard approved a letter of support for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Program grant to resurface the 26‑year‑old Toonerville Trail; the application requires a $58,000 town match (50% of project costs) and the town has already set aside some local match funds.
The Springfield Selectboard on June 1 authorized a letter of support for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Program grant application to resurface and stabilize the Toonerville Trail, approving the town’s required local match of $58,000.
Town Manager Scott Pickup explained the project would address root heaves and surface degradation on the 26‑year‑old trail and install measures — such as root barriers — intended to prevent future damage. The grant program would fund 50% of project costs; the updated support letter clarified that the Town would be responsible for the 50% local match and ongoing maintenance.
Barbara (representing STRE) thanked the board for reviewing and supporting the grant letter. The board noted some local match funds have already been set aside. Heather Frahm moved to approve the letter of support and authorize the Selectboard Chair to sign; Tara Chase seconded and the motion passed 5‑0.
Next steps include completing the grant application by mid‑June and, if awarded, incorporating the Town’s local match and any grant conditions into the capital project schedule.
