Committee Leans Against ATVs On State Land

A legislative committee that reviews rules issued by the executive agencies of state government appears poised to object to one that would allow all-terrain vehicles on state-owned land.
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ATV meeting draws overflow crowd

An overflow crowd of nearly three hundred filled a Montpelier auditorium last night to weigh in on a proposal to allow all terrain vehicles limited access to state lands. The Agency of Natural Resources has proposed allowing ATV access in designated areas to connect existing trails on private land. 
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ATVs on public land subject of public hearing

Should all terrain vehicles be allowed to use state land? That’s the subject of a public hearing in Montpelier. The Agency of Natural Resources stirred up considerable controversy when it proposed a rule that would allow ATV connector trails across state property.