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Committee weighs fall‑foliage messaging and a temporary covered‑bridge closure for photos
Summary
Members discussed reframing fall‑foliage messaging to emphasize farms and other attractions, and a proposal to temporarily close a covered bridge for 1–2 weeks during peak foliage (late Sept–early Oct) pending town approvals.
The committee discussed fall foliage promotion and ways to respond to negative press about Cloudland Road being closed, opting to promote alternative scenic attractions such as farms, Billings and Sugarbush Farm. Committee members suggested focusing on photo‑friendly farm visits and signage to direct visitors to locations equipped to handle crowds.
A committee member proposed temporarily closing the covered bridge for a picture period: “I would love to close the covered bridge for a couple of weeks.” Participants questioned logistics and local sentiment and noted that trustees or the select board (and town official Eric) would need to authorize any closure or traffic control. The group discussed a tentative window from the last weekend of September through Indigenous Peoples’ Day (roughly Sept. 26–Oct. 12) and recommended community input before finalizing plans.
