Work to start soon on Rumford’s new downtown fitness trail system
By Terry Karkos, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine | |
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The trail will feature 10 fitness stations in 12- by 12-foot parcels on town land. Equipment such as monkey bars, pullup bars or a bench for situps will be placed in concrete at the parcels so people can exercise.
Selectmen already gave their support to the project on
Selectmen suggested that Smith and Envision Rumford! meet with the
At the board's Thursday night meeting,
Fitness station parcels have been staked out and flagged around the downtown island. Carey presented the board with drawings of the station exercise equipment, drawn by artist
The Smiths also assembled a PowerPoint presentation about the project, including video footage of where the stations will be. It was shown to selectmen and the audience.
Carey said the trail system will be privately funded and maintained.
"We hope to purchase the materials and have a ground-breaking ceremony within the next two weeks," Carey said. "We have a general contractor that is in charge, but are seeking volunteers to help build the stations."
After the presentation, Town Manager
Madigan and some selectmen advised Carey and the Smiths to meet with MDOT for an update.
Carey said they have volunteer labor from the
"I think we're all in favor of it, Seth," selectmen Chairman
Selectman
"If someone gets hurt on one of these things, who is liable? Us?" Belanger asked.
Madigan said that because the trail system is going through the parks program, injuries would go through the town's general liability insurance.
"You've got our support, Seth, so go ahead and start," Buccina said.
"I guess we'll work with the
"We are very excited that this unique fitness trail will be located on and around the equally unique business island loop and along the beautiful
Anyone interested in helping can call
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