Greenway Committee flags deed exclusions, abutter concerns as state begins design work

Jul 29, 2026

Greenway Committee members and local residents asked the state design team to review railroad deed language and potential exclusions, and raised concerns about houses that back onto the railroad right‑of‑way. The committee offered to share deed records and asked that Southampton receive equal attention in timelines and funding.

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Mark Asos, a member of the Greenway Committee, told the design team that some southern parcels may have deed exclusions that require review before construction. "My reading of the deed from the railroad is there may be two exclusions from the deed..." Asos said and offered to share specific documents so the team can confirm property limits.

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