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Board flags dirt-bike damage at Babb's Orchard Park, considers bike-trail idea
Summary
Board member Tony Altobelli reported dirt bikes and ramp construction on the sledding hill at Babb's Orchard Park and the Mayor suggested exploring a bike trail to meet local demand for biking amenities.
At the June 1 meeting, board member Tony Altobelli raised safety and maintenance concerns at Babb's Orchard Park, reporting that off-road dirt bikes have been using the sledding hill and that children have set up ramps on the green.
Altobelli said the park "Lots of fishing goes on at the park. Dirt bikes are a problem on the sledding hill." The Mayor suggested the village might consider adding a dedicated bike trail because the community currently lacks one, framing the idea as a potential way to provide a designated space for riders and reduce damage to other park features.
The board did not adopt a formal plan at the meeting but recorded the concern for follow-up; next steps may include exploring trail feasibility, discussing costs and potential locations, and considering enforcement or temporary closures to protect the sledding hill.
