By RICK GREEN, THE LACONIA DAILY SUNLACONIA — The gated communities of South Down and Long Bay have dropped their legal challenge to the proposed extension of the WOW Trail, at least for the time being. Robert Carey, the plaintiffs' attorney, said in a legal filing that Gretchen Gandini, executive director of the WOW Trail organization, testified in a deposition that her group has no timeframe for the trail extension, hasn't raised money for it and does not have cost estimates. This lawsuit has reminded us just how many people enjoy the WOW Trail, believe in our mission, and are devoted to helping us continue the trail to Weirs Beach and Meredith. “We have not diminished our legal position or resolve to prevent the WOW Trail from coming through our communities. We will take legal action when the WOW organization moves forward.”Some homeowners in South Down Shores and Long Bay contend the trail would impede their access to the bay, harm views and disrupt privacy.

Source: Daily Sun October 17, 2017 08:03 UTC