Brookfield officials have approved funding to do design work on an extension of the Still River Greenway. Brookfield was granted $207,000 from the state for the additional 2,500 feet to connect the trail to an existing 25-car parking lot at the firehouse on Pocono Road.
First Selectman Steve Dunn says they need to do design work so it's ADA compliant and meets all of the grant requirements. The Board of Finance signed off on up to $20,000 for the designs. Dunn says the estimate of $207,000 was done three years ago so it's likely to cost more now. But he says even if the grant covers only 80-percent of the work, it's still a worthwhile investment.
The 8 foot wide trail would allow handicapped residents to easily attend town concerts at the bandstand. The campus also includes the senior center, post office and multiple playing fields and venue for the Farmer's Market, Summer Concerts and other community events.
The state funding comes from the Community Connectivity Program.
