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Stratford Selectboard directs administrator to contact state about preserving historic turntable
Summary
The Stratford Selectboard voted 3-0 on Oct. 20 to have Town Administrator Suzanne Goulet contact the state to clarify what the town would need to acquire and preserve a railroad turntable that a resident has pursued with state officials.
The Town of Stratford Selectboard voted unanimously Oct. 20 to have the town administrator reach out to the state to clarify what would be required for the town to acquire and preserve a historic railroad turntable.
Paul Raffenello told the board he has exchanged multiple emails with state officials about saving the turntable and the associated land for the town. He described the communications as “multiple back and forth emails” and said it appears the town may be able to obtain the turntable and land, though specifics remain to be determined. The board put forth and approved a motion directing Town Administrator Suzanne Goulet to contact the state for further clarification; the motion was recorded as approved 3-0.
Why it matters: Stratford has a stated history of preserving historic buildings, and acquisition of the turntable could require cooperation with state agencies on transfer terms, liability, and any preservation conditions. The board did not discuss a timeline, funding source, or next steps beyond seeking information from the state.
Next steps: The board recorded the outreach directive; Goulet will contact state officials to determine what materials, approvals, or commitments the town would need to proceed. No formal commitment of funding or project acceptance was recorded at the meeting.
