River Walk study
continues.
The
Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen, BOMA, met on May 12, 2015 at 5:00 PM for
a work session. The current studies of
the River Walk as part of the trail system of Franklin were presented. BOMA did endorse a multiuse trail 10 – 12
feet wide.
Of
concern to Ewingville is the trail that is closest to Ewingville Drive. This trail would leave Pinkerton Park and go
under the Murfreesboro Road Bridge. At
some point there would have to be a bridge built to access the highway side
leading to historic sites.
This
trail would encroach the Crowell property not only giving access to it but to
Ewingville.
There
were several in the audience from the subdivisions beyond Ewingville. Bill Pitts, of Sturbridge spoke to the
alderman with concerns of the environmental impact, invasion of privacy and the
loss of security and disturbance of the wildlife in the area.
Eric
Stuckey, City Administrator, recommended that both sides of the river be
included in the study. The observation
of the aldermen was that many did not favor the Ewingville Drive side.
While
this study is taking place it will be important for Ewingville to be
heard. Your ideas are welcome at MarsCreate@aol.com. Subject
line: River Walk or similar.
