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Old Rail Bed in Bristol Gets a New Lease on Life
Old timers in Bristol will re- member the train that came to town carrying tourists and picking up Ice from Newfound Lake and other products to be delivered to Boston and beyond. From 1848 until the flood of 1936, there was rail service from Franklin to Bristol along the Pemigewasset River.
On Sunday, March 8, a group of snowshoers hiked the trail be- ginning at Bristol Falls Park along the river on the old rail bed to
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new town budget goes into ef- fect. Once the land is acquired, the Selectboard will move to the next step in the process of re- questing proposals for architec- tural design for the project, then move on from there.
In four years, he noted, three of the town’s current bonds will be paid off so a new bond for construction of the public safety building will be presented then for voter approval. If all goes as planned, Plymouth will have a new Public Safety building in approximately four years.
On their Facebook Page, Fire Chief Kevin Pierce and the crew sent out a heartfelt message of gratitude for all the support they received from voters this year as the department continues in their commitment to safety in both the community and the surrounding towns they service through Mutual Aid.
Among other articles for Fire/Police needs and requests that were also approved were several that pertained to ongo- ing equipment lease agreements, School Resource Officers, union contracts, and more.
An article addressing the Se- lectboard-approved upcoming
Profile Falls. The hike was a col- laboration between the Bristol Pemi Path Committee and the Pasquaney Snowshoe Club. The Pemi Path Committee has been working with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bristol town administration to develop this 2.5-mile stretch into a year- round recreational trail. Plans are to develop the trail for hiking, fishing, bicycling during summer months and snowshoeing, ski- ing, mushing and snowmobiling
$11,180,278 budget, known as the General Governmen- tal and Department Expenses, also received voter approval during the meeting. Other arti- cles receiving majority approval concerned town agencies, such as the Cemetery and Highway Department, as well as a vot- er-amended update to an exist- ing Refuse Ordinance that took effect in 1996. In the end, the amendments made by voters at the Town Meeting now require dumpsters to be “reinforced with bear and animal-proof lids (metal lids and covers).” It also conveys authority to the Plym- outh Selectboard to enforce the amended ordinance and levy fines of $100-$250 dollars for any violations.
Article 9 asked for a Modifi- cation to the Disabled Veteran Tax Credit. The approved arti- cle was presented as an optional tax credit of $2,750 for Ser- vice-Connected Total Disability on residential property. That new ordinance will take effect on April 1 for the 2026 tax year.
A detailed look at the word- ing and results of all 39 articles on this year’s town warrant, in- cluding election results, can be found on the town’s website, www.plymouthnh.gov.
during the winter. The trail will be an economic opportunity for local businesses as well.
Over 30 participants enjoyed spring-like weather to learn about the history of Bristol’s rail-
road days.
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