River commission gets permission to relocate Braille Trail signs and install benches at Sabonis Landing

The Board of Selectmen authorized the East Windsor River Commission to relocate 10 of 15 Braille trail signs from their current fence placement along Melrose Road to Sabonis Landing and authorized installation of two park benches.

Mrs. Sherman described the history of the signs, installed with grant support and volunteer donations, and explained the fence location had become a safety and maintenance problem after multiple trees fell on the fence and vines grew through it. She said two signs would remain on the bridge for identification, and several historical or site-specific signs would be relocated to a kiosk near Sabonis Landing. The commission also plans to place four benches along one trail and two benches at Sabonis Landing from a separate grant.

A motion to approve the relocation and bench placement was made, seconded and passed by voice vote with no opposition.

Ending: The River Commission will coordinate placement and installation with the highway department to ensure mowing and site maintenance are accounted for.

Quote: "Of the 15 signs, 10 would be moved," Mrs. Sherman said, describing proposed placements at the south side of Sabonis Landing.