An issue of concern has surfaced regarding a question on the survey
about the use of eminent domain. The MRPA was not consulted with regard
to the content of the questions or survey format. We, the MRPA board of
directors, would like to reassure you that the Path has never been
involved in an instance where eminent domain has ever been employed and
does not advocate this as a strategy. We have never recommended to the
town of Waitsfield, or any other town, that this was an avenue to
pursue. Further, the MRPA is not empowered to exercise eminent domain.
We will not to ask the town to exercise eminent domain on the path's
behalf and have always sought to work out cooperative arrangements with
landowners. The MRPA is a private nonprofit entity supported by
volunteers, grants and donations to construct and maintain the path and
would welcome more municipal support. It is our sincere hope that we
can connect all of the existing segments of the path from Warren to
Moretown, through cooperative ventures with landowners. The MRPA also
supports development of the path as a safe alternative transportation
corridor for cyclists and pedestrians.
Mad River Path Board of Directors
on behalf of the Mad River Path Association
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