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Selectboard adopts Tucker Mountain Town Forest ordinance over one dissent
Summary
The Newbury Selectboard approved the Tucker Mountain Town Forest Ordinance to limit damage and erosion on the mountain; Shauna Prime voted no, citing concern about the gate lock language and impacts on residents. The ordinance does not reclassify the road from Class 4 to Town Trail.
The Newbury Selectboard approved the Tucker Mountain Town Forest Ordinance after debate about its effects on residents and taxpayers. James Urquhart told the Board he was concerned the ordinance could place burdens on local users; the Board said the measure is intended to prevent damage and erosion.
Board discussion clarified that the ordinance allows gates to be closed seasonally but does not reclassify the road from Class 4 to Town Trail. Selectboard member Shauna Prime pressed for a clearer stipulation against locks and voted in opposition; the minutes record two votes in favor and S. Prime opposed. The Board did not specify further operational details; the ordinance will be implemented according to the language adopted.
Next steps: the Board will proceed with the ordinance as adopted and, where necessary, follow existing re-classification procedures for any future changes to road status.
