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Baldwin withdraws agreement with Flying Squirrel disc-golf operator after resident concerns
Summary
The town withdrew Article Four, which would have authorized an agreement with Flying Squirrel Disc Golf to extend trails on town land at no cost, after residents raised concerns about the operator’s apparent ordinance violations and the absence of a defined agreement and attorney review.
Article Four proposed authorizing the select board to enter an agreement with Flying Squirrel Disc Golf to extend trails on town farm land and to have Flying Squirrel clear nature trails at no cost to the town. Several residents voiced caution, noting an apparent pile of material at the operator’s site that could violate town ordinances and arguing the timing was premature without a defined, attorney-reviewed agreement.
Speakers recommended that a professional forester define acceptable work, that trail alignments be drawn and reviewed, and that any agreement include clear limits on what the operator may remove or alter. One resident urged delaying action until the operator’s compliance issues were addressed and until the forester’s plan and attorney review were completed.
A motion to withdraw Article Four was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; the article was withdrawn and may be revisited at a future town meeting with more detail and attorney input.
