Sidewalks

Our population is aging. Keeping people walking is vital. When people loose the ability to walk, they are more likely to have medical expenses. Loss of mobility negatively effects work and home life. Good sidewalks are essential for pedestrians. In the winter, they can become impassible and dangerous. Maintaining sidewalks is not an easy job. Tree roots push up the sidewalk and make it uneven. These pushed up areas can trip people and cause them to fall. I would like to see the town invest a little more in keeping sidewalks flat especially on the main streets. It would be a nice demonstration of community spirit if people would voluntarily clear and de-ice sidewalks during the winter.