Resident raises alarm over rumored recovery home at 51 Wood Road

Richard Bridal, who identified himself as a property owner on Gould Road, told the council he and neighbors have been told the camp property at 51 Wood Road may be sold and converted into an addiction‑recovery residence that could house "15 to 20 recovering addicts." He said neighbors were not notified and asked the council what the town knew about the sale and intended use.

Bridal said the property and adjacent trails have been in his family for decades and described being "blindsided" by the reports. He asked the council to investigate potential zoning conflicts and community outreach failures. The Chair responded that staff did not have that information at the meeting and asked Bridal to provide contact details so staff could follow up.

The exchange in public comment included repeated concerns about traffic, neighborhood character and proper notice to neighbors. The council did not make a decision during the meeting; the Chair offered to have staff gather facts and contact Bridal with follow‑up. The transcript does not record any formal land‑use application or a council vote on the property during this meeting.