New Hampshire Trail Ownership Battle | Concord News

New Hampshire is suing a landowner in Andover who blocked the Northern Rail Trail with concrete barriers over Memorial Day weekend, claiming the state doesn’t own the land—but the state says it does, citing historic right-of-way dating back to 1844. The dispute erupted after officials caught him driving vehicles, including over a historic railroad bridge, prompting a warning and escalating to legal action. The state seeks to remove the barriers, recover damages for destroyed railroad ties, and restore public access to the 58-mile trail—the longest rail-to-trail conversion in the state. The Attorney General’s office has filed a civil suit with criminal-style allegations, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal battle over land ownership and public access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fac24277666da634