We are very pleased with the significant progress made on the rail trail this past year. The contract for construction of Phase 2C through West Concord has been awarded! We anticipate that groundbreaking will be held in early 2017. Construction…
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December 1, 2016 – News about Construction Bid Package for Phase 2C in Concord
The construction bid package for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 2C project was advertised; bids were opened on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. The apparent low bidder is D.W. White at $6,709,393.74. Contract negotiations are expected to begin shortly. For…
November 14, 2016 :: Fall 2016 Newsletter
The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Fall Newsletter is available to download here. The newsletter includes details and pictures of the Phase 2A construction in Acton, design news from Sudbury, and updates on Phase 2B and Phase 2C…
November 17, 2016 :: Phase 2B 25% Design Public Hearing
A photo from several years ago showing the view of the Rt 2 crossing approaching from Concord. A public hearing to present the 25% design of the Route 2 crossing from Acton to Concord. The purpose of this hearing is…
November 20, 2016 :: Friends Annual Meeting Sunday
Come see Phase 2A progress! Sunday, November 20, 2016 1:00 pm Walk to view progress of the trail 2:00 pm Refreshments and meeting Meeting Location: Pedal Power Bike and Ski 176 Great Road, (Rte. 2A) Acton, MA Photos from…
10/22/2016 :: The 2016 Massachusetts Trails Celebration
Attendance at the event is now FREE! The Celebration will go on, RAIN or SHINE! Let’s get together outdoors and celebrate our work and accomplishments on trails in Massachusetts with friends, food and fun. Saturday, October 22nd, 9:30 am –…
New benches installed near the kiosk in Westford
Trail users enjoying the 2 benches and kiosk recently installed along the Right of Way in Westford near the intersection of Routes 27 and 225. (Photo credit: Emily Teller)
August 2016 – Phase 2C Concord Update
Last Monday night 8/15, the Concord Select Board voted 4-0 to accept permanent easements on three properties in West Concord from private owners to accommodate building phase two of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. The construction project for Phase 2C…
Thursday, August 25, 2016 – Design Charrette in Sudbury
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail We want to hear from you! Come to the charrette with your ideas, comments and questions! Please join us on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Town Hall. DROP IN ANYTIME between 6:00 – 8:00 pm to…
Comments on Funding BFRT due Sunday, July 24th by 8:00 pm
It’s July, so it’s TIP comment time again (the state process to schedule funding for transportation projects, including rail trails). With construction ongoing for Phase 2A (Acton, Carlisle and Westford), we only need to comment on Phase 2C (Concord from…
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