Bridging the Gap

One of the most moving presentations we have ever witnessed occurred at a Town Board “Brown Bag” meeting in 2009 when a group of fifth graders from Springs School did an impressive show-and-tell of two designs for a bridge they had developed with input from volunteer architects to replace the footbridge across Pussy’s Pond. They were assured that whichever design was chosen would be built.

Although Town funding has not materialized, Ray Hartjen of the EH Trails Preservation Society has taken this on as a personal crusade, and he asked us to include a mention of it here. Following is an excerpt from his article in the EHTPS newsletter.

“The Pussy’s Pond Bridge calls out to be rebuilt. Everyone I speak with in the community is in favor of the project. Be a part of the movement to rebuild the Pussy’s Pond Bridge: make a cash contribution in a collection box at a store near you; make a donation with your credit or debit card; write a check payable to EHTPS with PPB on the memo line and mail it; encourage five friends to get on board and include their check in your envelope; volunteer on the construction crew in the spring by calling Ray Hartjen. Join the crusade!”