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Sanbornton commission reviews trail work and considers conservation fund use for maintenance
Summary
Commissioners reported recent trail cleanups and planned hikes, discussed renovating the overgrown Crosby/Mitiguy trail, and debated using conservation‑fund line items for maintenance outside town forest; Bob Silvia identified a 'miscellaneous trail subcommittee' budget line but the commission requested more information before allocating funds.
Paul Stevens provided a trail report delivered to the commission in advance: Stevens, Peggy Graham, and Marsha Haigh hiked the green and blue town forest trails on May 22, 2026 and performed cleanup work but noted multiple downed trees remain. Stevens and Dave Perry walked the Crosby/Mitiguy trail on May 29 and described it as thick with growth that needs renovating. The next town forest hike is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., and an article in the Scoop from the Square lists Paul Stevens as the contact for that event.
Chair Dave Perry raised the question of accessing funds for trail maintenance outside the town forest. Brad Crosby suggested using the conservation fund because the work promotes public engagement with conserved areas; Bob Silvia scanned the budget and identified a 'miscellaneous trail subcommittee' line with available funds. Commissioners agreed they need more information on allowable uses and on specific line items before making allocations.
Other business tied to trails included planning SCC participation at Old Home Day, where Bob Silvia volunteered to represent the commission and Chris Fontenot may present an iNaturalist demonstration, and a reminder from Brad Crosby that trail signage should be consistent across town. No formal funding motion or vote was recorded at the meeting.
