Thursday, February 2, 2012

New Town Dock

Much vigorous discussion this morning at The Bean concerning Chris Fulcher's proposal to exchange some public rights of way for a nearly-completed pier.

I have a lot of thoughts, mostly having to do with the historical background of how we got where we are. My thoughts relate to esoteric considerations of right of way law, dedication and acceptance procedures, what happens when a right of way is abandoned and how long is "in perpetuity." The latter period is very long, indeed.

Therefore, negotiators on behalf of the town's public assets need to be careful and take a long view.

I have posted some initial thoughts here and will elaborate as time goes by.

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