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Lost & Found Animals / Re: Lost Dog

« on: June 10, 2012, 10:07:13 AM »

Riley is home now! Thank you, Henry, for posting this announcement!

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Current News & Events / Re: What does Fairfax want from the Constable?

« on: January 14, 2009, 07:31:27 AM »

Please understand that I am not against the use of snow machines, ATVs, or any other vehicles that fall within the off road category. I use an ATV on paths that are approved for these machines, and if I had a snow machine I would use the VAST network. These vehicles can be useful and exciting pieces of equipment.

Yes, the park is posted with signs at both ends prohibiting motorized vehicles. I have given up using the rec path in the winter months because the snowmobiles create tracks that warm and freeze in such a way that it is too easy to turn an ankle while trying to stay on the path. If I had skis or snow shoes, I would venture out there. However, I thought the idea of the paved rec path was so that people could enjoy it during all seasons. It just bothers me that a few people seem to think that they do not have to follow the posted rules and render the path uncomfortable for others to use.

As for snow machines causing damage to the ball fields, it has been shown that this does occur. The tracks caused by the machines pack down and create sections that remain frozen longer than sections with undisturbed snowfall. When the warming months come around, the ground does not thaw evenly and pockets of the fields need to be repaired before the fields can be used for sporting events. Because of the uneven thawing, it is common for the grass to grow in some places and not in others. This also has to be addressed by the grounds keeper.

On both the rec path and the school grounds motorized vehicles are prohibited. In both cases, when snow machines are run on them there is damage to public property. Whether the damage is temporary, seasonal, or even permanent, it is still damage and should be addressed.

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Current News & Events / Re: What does Fairfax want from the Constable?

« on: January 11, 2009, 12:08:07 PM »

Is there any way the constable can offer a plan to the town concerning motorized vehicles on the rec path and school grounds? Members of this community put a lot of effort into creating and maintaining the rec path and sport fields. During the winter months these areas are rendered uncomfortable for many to use because of snowmobile use. The snow machines create tracks that warm and freeze making it difficult for pedestrians to use the path comfortably. Snow machines also damage the sport fields both near the path and on the school grounds. Just this past Friday I saw a snow machine driven on the school grounds in the area where the flagpole stands. A notice was added to the Fairfax News concerning motorized vehicles on the school grounds and recreation area. However, those that continue this behavior pay no attention to such notices or permanently affixed signs. They treat public property as if it were their own to damage and destroy as they please. Can the position of the constable and other town officials come up with a plan that can bring this activity to an end?