TIMES RECORD • March 1, 2023
The Freeport Town Council narrowly voted Tuesday evening to adopt a Hedgehog Mountain Management Plan that will continue the ban on bicycles on the mountain’s summit, effectively killing a multi-year effort to turn the area into a mountain biking destination. More than 30 residents spoke on both sides of the debate, which boiled down to a single question: Should the town prioritize maintaining Hedgehog’s pristine character for walkers and wildlife or adding recreation opportunities that could get more residents outside and draw dollars to Freeport’s businesses?