Landowner says logging work cut off Legal Trail #6 access; town to help facilitate solution
Sep 8, 2026
Property owner Jacob Sotak told the Selectboard that a logging operation and trail hardening at the White River Wildlife Management Area disrupted his access to Legal Trail #6 (Honey Brook Road); the town agreed to help facilitate communication with the project team, while noting limits to municipal authority without a Legal Trail ordinance.
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Jacob Sotak told the Selectboard that because of an ongoing logging operation within the White River Wildlife Management Area and associated trail hardening, his pre-existing access from his property to Legal Trail #6 (Honey Brook Road) is no longer available. He said he initially discussed relocating the access with project representatives but has not received clear follow-up and prefers restoration at the original location to avoid additional costs.
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