Where it stands as of Thu, Apr 9
The Trails Committee is moving to close out Phase 1 by June 2026 to seek approval at Fall Special Town Meeting to transfer an unspent $47,000 CPA balance to Phase 2.
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Peninsula Trail Phase 1 project closeout and funding
The committee reviewed progress on Phase 1 of the Peninsula Trail, which recently saw the installation of new trailhead kiosks, interpretive signs, and paved accessible parking off Route 30 and Central Street. Members discussed closing out the Phase 1 Community Preservation Act project by June so an unspent balance of $47,000 can potentially be repurposed for Phase 2 at a future Town Meeting. The committee also discussed parking access issues, noting that a crosswalk connecting to Sanofi parking was deemed too expensive and complex due to road geometry and ADA requirements.
- Phase 1 MassTrails grant work was completed with six signs installed and five parking spaces paved.
- An unspent $47,000 in CPA funds remains in the Phase 1 account.
- Town counsel advised that Phase 1 must be formally closed out before asking Town Meeting to reallocate the remaining funds to Phase 2.
- Plans for a crosswalk across Route 30 to Sanofi parking were abandoned due to prohibitive costs for three required crosswalks and ADA sidewalks.
- The committee hopes to finalize closeout documentation and presentation materials by June.
Outcome: The committee agreed to prepare a CPA sign, complete closeout paperwork, and prepare a presentation for the Community Preservation Committee.