The Hamlet Park Board and American Legion continue finalizing plans for a Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walking Path in the Town Park. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts says officials are still working on figuring out the total cost.
The American Legion has raised over $5,000 for the effort, and the park board has discussed chipping in money left over from the 2019 park equipment budget. Additionally, some businesses may donate materials or services.
Pitts says drawings for the new walking path are complete, but may have to be adjusted, since the town may be able to use Community Crossings funding for a portion that would run along Division Street. Hamlet has applied for a matching grant for a project that would also involve resurfacing Division from Railroad to Terry streets.
Otherwise, Pitts says the American Legion will generally be responsible for overseeing the path’s construction and has also been heading the design process.
