Arlington rejects Red Mountain purchase, again
ARLINGTON — Nearly nine months after voting against purchasing the Red Mountain land parcel, the Arlington Select Board voted again not to pursue the property.
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ARLINGTON — Nearly nine months after voting against purchasing the Red Mountain land parcel, the Arlington Select Board voted again not to pursue the property.
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. ARLINGTON â The Arlington Select Board has shelved a proposal to buy 400 acres on Red Mountain west of town for a town forest, saying that the project posed too many difficulties. The board voted 4-1 against pursuing the purchase during its regular meeting Monday, ending a fundraising effort and shutting down plans for hiking trails and scenic vistas on the property. Only Select Board member Todd Wilkins voted against the motion, saying that he was a proponent of the plan and would always support efforts to bolster recreation in the t...