Raymond Voter Information Project

Article 21

OHRV Use on Bald Hill

Click HERE for direct link to the text of Town Warrant Article (revised at Town Deliberative Session Feb. 6, 2010).

Amended at Town Deliberative Session Feb. 6, 2010

This article would allow Off Highway Recreational Vehicle (OHRV), exclusive of two-cycle wheeled vehicle (trail bike) use on the town owned Bald Hill property (50 acres) and would give the Board of Selectmen the ability to regulate its use.

A YES VOTE signifies the desire of the voter to permit OHRV use on this property.
A NO VOTE signifies the desire of the voter to prohibit OHRV use on this property.

Pro:

• Provides a local area for OHRV users to ride
• Utilizes town-owned property for an additional recreation activity

Con:

• OHRV use degrades existing trails,(1) causing exposed rocks and erosion, damage to wetlands and off-trail use.
• The town does not receive any state funds from OHRV registrations for trail maintenance or enforcement
• Lack of parking facilities for OHRV trailers
• Excludes 2-cycle wheeled vehicles (trail bikes).

References:
1.11/4/09 Conservation Commission and 2/1/09 Board of Selectmen presentations

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