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NH DES says closed Tamworth landfill could host ski trails; methane vents may be needed, commission told
Summary
The Commission heard that NH DES considers repurposing the closed landfill next to the recreation field for cross‑country ski trails a possibility but that additional methane vents may be required because methane was detected after rain events; the Commission scheduled landfill gas monitoring.
Commissioner Jeremy Phillips told the Feb. 9 meeting he contacted the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services about using the closed landfill adjacent to the Recreation Field for cross‑country ski trails. He said NH DES indicated the idea is "a real possibility," but cautioned that additional gas vents may be necessary because methane was measured after rain events.
Ned Beecher said he will carry out February landfill gas monitoring and will inform Charlie Townsend and the rest of the Commission about timing. Commissioners did not take formal action but discussed coordinating monitoring and next steps if additional venting is required before recreational development.
The minutes do not record methane concentrations or technical mitigation details; further engineering review and DES guidance would be required before any trail development proceeded.
