John Custodiao - Saint Albans Messenger Apr 6, 2023
Richford’s walkability will be going up, but not any time soon. Gov. Phil Scott announced March 24 that 29 towns and villages across the state are receiving funds for a variety of municipal projects. Richford received $24,165 for a project estimated to cost $26,850. The project will focus on developing a plan and preliminary engineering to create a walking trail network around Richford’s downtown.
Kris Lantz - Saint Albans Messenger - March 16, 2021
When completed, the path would consist of a half-mile bike and walk trail from Troy Street up to the center of the village and end at School Street. However, officials say progress has been stalled by delays due to securing easements, as well as the town taking “pauses” from the process during staffing changes as they work to secure additional grant funding. The trail is funded through a $435,000 matching grant from the Agency of Transportation, originally written in 2000. The town of Richford is responsible for $43,500, of which $12,922 has already been credited. Engineering costs of $121,500 have also been billed on the project.