Trail Management Advisory Committee (TMAC)

The trail network at Stratham Hill Park is made up of several different parcels of land. Some of those parcels are owned by the Town of Stratham, some are owned by the Stratham School District and some are owned by private land owners. Two of the privately owned properties have conservation easements on them. In order to promote great awareness of trail rules and to support - and address concerns of landowners  - trail markers medallions and large temporary signs will be installed at all trail intersections where trail users enter private property. These signs will inform trail users about rules and regulations pertaining to the land parcel they are entering.  This effort is a pilot effort in furtherance of recommendations in the Trail Management Advisory Committee Final Report.

All trail easements on private property require dogs to be on leash per Town Ordinance Chapter 1-14-03 Section C.  

This ordinance will be enforced by the Stratham Police Department Animal Control Officer.


Committee background:

On February 12, 2020, the Town of Stratham entered into a contract with Snowhawk, LLC to create a trail assessment report for trails at Stratham Hill Park and surrounding properties. The project was a coordinated effort by the Stratham Conservation Commission and the Stratham Hill Park Association. The Stratham Parks and Recreation Department provided the staff support necessary to guide this process to completion. 

On January 4th, 2021, the Stratham Select Board adopted the Trail Assessment Report. The Report provides recommendations and highlighted key areas that need to be addressed at the trail system. There are several policies that need to be formed and many decisions that need to be reached regarding the management of the trails within the Stratham Hill Trail System. 

At their regular scheduled February 1st, 2021 the Select Board approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to take a comprehensive look at matters such as leaf blowing, recommended trail improvements and closures, e-bike usage and dog control. 

The charge for the ad hoc committee can be found by opening the attachment found by clicking here


 


 

Staff Contacts

Name Phone
Seth Hickey 603-772-4741

Board Members

Name
Edie Barker
Greg Blood
John Singleton
Patricia (Trish) Weideman, Sec.
Kate Dardinski, Chair
William McCarthy
Jock Dyer