Alton is contributing to the SPNHF purchase of 3 properties in Alton and Gilford is contributing to the LRCT purchase in Gilford.
In Alton the town will receive deeded easements to the 3 properties guaranteeing perpetual public access including hiking, hunting and snowmobiling on maintained trails with consideration for expansion of the trail system. I would assume that the town of Gilford will receive a similar easement on the property in Gilford.
The Mt Major snowmobile club officers attended the Alton public hearing and voiced support for the SPNHF purchase.
BTW, in Alton in 2008 voters passed a warrant article to add more land use change tax funds to the conservation fund. The article contained the statement "A priority will be given to preservation of those portions of the Belkanp Mountain Range within Alton" It is from this fund that Alton is contributing to the SPNHF purchase.
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