Trustees approve contract to replace staircase at softball field

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees approved a $43,500 contract to replace the aging wooden staircase at the Sheila Stout Memorial softball field during its Oct. 27 meeting, despite concerns raised by a resident about potentially disturbing contaminated soil at the site of a historic smelter.The project is part of a broader effort to replace deteriorating staircases throughout the town's River Park area.Town Recreation Director Shane Basford reported that about 15 to 19 wooden staircases are located throughout the park, many of which are approaching the end of their useful lives.The town allocated $100,000 in its 2026 capital budget for staircase improvements and began with the staircase near the boathouse bathrooms, where work is nearly complete.The Sheila Stout Memorial softball field staircase was identified as the next priority.The town issued a request for proposals Sept.

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