Summary
The town manager recommended shelving the Kennebec Road park — the town doesn't even own that land and estimates ran $7.5 million over budget — freeing $5 million for the Hilltop plan.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
$5 million freed up for Hilltop Needmore; the project's estimates were $7.5 million over budget.
Hilltop park users gain the reallocated funds; taxpayers avoid an over-budget project on land the town doesn't own.
Residents near Kennebec Road who expected a park there face an indefinite delay.
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