Town board adopts amendment to Highlands Outdoor Recreation Use Policy

Town Attorney Nick Tosco presented an amended Highlands Outdoor Recreation Use Policy that incorporated legal clarifications discussed in closed session and conforming stylistic changes. He said the redlined draft reflected the legal concerns the board had raised and that the memo summarized the changes.

A commissioner moved to adopt the revised policy and another seconded; after no further discussion the board approved the amendment by voice vote.

Why it matters: the policy governs permitted uses of town outdoor recreation areas. The attorney’s redline sought to address legal exposure and to clarify operational rules.

Next steps: staff will implement the updated policy and apply the clarified rules when processing outdoor recreation requests.