Trail Reopens After Legal Deal | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Northern Rail Trail in Andover, New Hampshire, is back open after a temporary deal resolves a standoff with landowner Leonard Caron, who needed trail access for his gravel pit—now permitted under strict conditions. Concrete barriers are coming down by Friday, restoring public access while legal battles continue. The Attorney General’s office insists this is only a pause, not a resolution, as they remain committed to protecting the trail as public space. Caron gets limited, monitored access to cross the trail and trestle, with barriers removed by deadline. A win for now, but the bigger fight…