Start with the gate calendar, repair notes and requests from neighboring paths. It is the source used to decide whether to open one branch before the full path is safe for carts; it is not the decision itself. The rule only works if the source describes conditions at the high path gate above the western grove.

Known: the current file counts 54 open days recorded with a surface condition, compared with 48 in the prior window. Alimited trial begins without replacing the older record. The entries have dates and a named clerk.

Disputed: Walkers can use the north branch earlier. Carriers want one opening date that applies to the whole route. One side emphasizes the posted total; the other points to the north turn dries before the shaded bridge approaches.

Why it matters: the decision determines which residents can rely on the service and which staff must carry out the change. The file does not settle that by itself.

Next: The Year first, canopy height window 1 file remains open for its scheduled decision. Path keepers will publish separate foot and cart openings for one trial season.