To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $32,723 (Thirty-two thousand seven hundred twenty-three dollars) to fund the installation of a sidewalk/pathway extending from 626 Main Street (the Salt Box property) to 600 Main Street (Bolton Country Manor), and that to meet said appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 7(5), or any other authority, to borrow up to that amount; or do or act relating thereto.
Sponsor: Public Ways Safety Committee
Summary: The Public Ways Safety Committee recommends the installation of a sidewalk or pathway extending from 626 Main Street (Salt Box property) to 600 Main Street (Bolton Country Manor – the new senior housing complex). Surveying, site planning, permitting and estimating construction costs were authorized by the Town Meeting in May 2005. The survey work was carried out by the firm of Ducharme and Dillis Civil Design Group, Inc. The sidewalk will allow easy and safe pedestrian access to the Town Center. This new work will be ADA compliant.
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Approved contingent on securing Mass Highway approval (2 to 1)
Advisory Committee Recommendation: Approved as a three-year borrowing
Vote Required: 2/3 majority
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