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Board votes to remove Weemsdale dog park after repeated ledge‑collapse concerns
Summary
After multiple reports that a ledge behind the rec field periodically falls and poses a safety hazard, the Select Board voted to close the Weemsdale dog park and instructed staff to install fencing to block access to the unstable area.
Board members described the dog park as overgrown and seldom used, and town staff warned the ledge behind the park can break away in winter and spring conditions. The Chair summarized the safety concern bluntly: "it could seriously injure or get killed," and the board moved to eliminate access and install fencing to prevent public entry.
Several coaches and residents supported removing public access, saying the park is rarely used and has become a maintenance and safety liability. The motion to remove the dog park carried by voice vote and staff were directed to proceed with fence installation and to coordinate with the recreation stakeholders on alternatives.
