Town Forest Eagle Scout footbridge | southborough.info https://southborough.info/issues/town-forest-footbridge/ 2026-10-15T23:35:55-04:00 Stewardship Committee, Tue, Aug 4: Town Forest footbridge construction materials https://southborough.info/topics/odCLG9N4LBk/2 2026-08-04T12:00:00Z The committee evaluated whether to proceed with pressure-treated lumber already purchased by the Trails Committee for an Eagle Scout footbridge project in the Town Forest or to substitute cedar. A member shared findings from the Conservation Commission indicating that modern pressure-treated wood leaches minimal copper and does not migrate significantly into soil or sensitive wetland areas. Outcome: Approved 4-0 to authorize the use of the pre-cut treated wood for the Eagle Scout project.