Reminiscent of the Alaska Bridge to Nowhere

I have listened to those involved with the proposed new section to the Town
of Lisbon Trails, and hear how wonderful it would be for our town.

They say that one-half of those who walk the trails are from other towns. 

Do those from away spend any money here? 

Do they stop and buy gas? 

Do they shop at Food City, at Rite Aid? 

Do they eat at our restaurants? Do they stop at
Kennebec's (aka Moxie Store)? 

It's nice to have people come and enjoy our town, enjoy Faye
Brown's flower gardens that she, The Green Thumb Gang and Public Works
Department work so hard to plant and maintain. It would be nicer still if
they would spend a little money while here and not just enjoy our lovely
town and trails.

Now to the proposed trail extension. Are you out of your freekin minds? One
point six million dollars for just 2 miles of trail. Crossing the railroad
tracks at least twice? Steep slopes, (how many?), two (2) bridges, one
boardwalk and a concrete under pass under Route 196?! What will happen in
the spring when the Sabbatus River rises and the underpass floods? Think
ahead. Lewiston/Auburn are hoping to have the railroad reopened to those
cities.

 Imagine kids on bikes. They cross School Street now without looking
left or right. They just shoot out and God help you if you're driving fast
and cannot stop. I'm always looking for them and have braked for them more
than once! Do you for one minute think a kid on a bike would care if a train
were coming?

I was not in favor of the trails extension because I care about rising
taxes. Now, seeing the "challenges" I do not think it is a bad idea, I know
it is!

I'm sorry for those who have worked so hard to make this happen, but I
really think this is a bad idea!

Dot Fitzgerald
A Lisbon Very Concerned Citizen.