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Mills River board is taking action to keep e-bikes off park trails and enhance safety on public roadways after a new state law redefines their use.

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Mills River board tells staff to draft park e-bike ban, asks council to study road safety
Board members directed staff to draft ordinance language to keep e-bikes off park trails after discussing a state law redefining e-bike classes; they also moved to ask town council to review safety and speed controls on Town Center Drive.
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October 29, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The North Loop trail is officially open again, but the town is racing against time to secure a DWR grant for vital riverbank restoration before construction can kick off in 2027!

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North Loop trail reopened; town seeks DWR grant to finish riverbank restoration after FEMA award
Town staff said the North Loop trail is fully reopened and FEMA awarded partial funding for riverbank repairs. One riverbank section was not FEMA‑eligible; the town applied for a Division of Water Resources (DWR) grant for that gap and expects an award decision in October, with construction targeted for April–May 2027 if funded.
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September 29, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Mills River is taking a big step forward with a $2.75 million plan for a new parks maintenance facility that promises fiscal responsibility and community-focused design!

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Mills River council reviews $2.75 million concept for new parks maintenance facility
Designers presented schematic plans for a new parks maintenance facility tied to the Miller Park expansion, with preliminary construction estimates around $2.75 million and staff recommending a construction-manager-at-risk procurement; council referred the concept to the Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee for review.
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June 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM