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Originally Posted by winnipiseogee
Most of my family is from Cape Cod (yeah - I'm a recovering masshole...) . I remember the same battle playing out and the many of the exact same arguments being made against the Cape Cod rail trail. Now in its 4th decade, it is a huge tourist draw and real estate adjacent to the trail commands a significant premium.
Wolfeboro has a rather nice and heavily used railtrail and to the best of my knowledge there is no significant crime that occurs along the trail.
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I really don’t think crime is a big issue. Nothing will change what’s the difference if them “criminals” walk along the current tracks or a trail. I had my home broken into by criminals coming into Long Bay from the tracks.
I am in favor of the trail but with the following caveats:
1. There must be an amicable agreement with the majority of owners along the trail including developments like South Down and Long Bay
2. NO chain link fencing, it must be esthetically pleasing and have sufficient access points to the lake.
3. The rail road must remain
4. Funding MUST NOT come from the city, raising money privately as they first two phases were
Given my stance I seriously doubt the next phase will be completed
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