ALBANY — While the White Mountain National Forest brings thousands of recreation-minded visitors to the area each year, hosting the forest isn't always fun for the small town of Albany.
Albany selectmen say the town has gotten overwhelmed by the cost and liability concerns surrounding the forest.Â
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