Town Forest Committee approves Mt. Misery bike trail ramp despite habitat concerns
Town Forest Committee approves Mt. Misery bike trail ramp structure by 2-1 vote. Rob Burn presented an updated proposal for a ramp to access a rocky outcrop, which the committee approved despite environmental concerns about rare habitat impact and potential precedent for additional trail
Town Forest Committee · Meeting of April 22, 2026
SHERBORN — Town Forest Committee approves Mt. Misery bike trail ramp structure by 2-1 vote. Rob Burn presented an updated proposal for a ramp to access a rocky outcrop, which the committee approved despite environmental concerns about rare habitat impact and potential precedent for additional trail development.
The committee also agreed to pursue state certification of the Town Forest Stewardship Plan to open funding opportunities for identified forest management needs.
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Source: the Town Forest Committee meeting of April 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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