Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting 2024
2024-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Date: Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, 2 p.m.

Location: Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton

Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT and hear about trail construction in Sudbury and other trail news.

Parking is available at Pedal Power and additional parking is available at Patriot Square, across Great Road from Pedal Power.

Light refreshments will be served.

Park Run 5K
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Heart Pond, 371 Acton Road, Chelmsford, MA, United States
Starting point for this run is the Town Land at Heart Pond. The event will run weekly as a group community 5km fun run for families, starting at 9am every Saturday. We will seek to run through the winter with the option to cancel if the weather is bad certain weeks. There will be no race like features, arches, timing, finish tap. People will be asked to bring reusable drink cups. A water station will be provided.

Canceled - Sudbury Spring Fest 2024
2024-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | HaskellField, 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
Due to limited staffing, ongoing construction and summer programming the Sudbury Park & Recreation SpringFest event is canceled.

Carlisle Old Home Day
2024-06-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Carlisle Old Home Day, Carlisle, MA, United States
Visit the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail table at the Carlisle Old Home Day
Saturday, June 22, 2023
OHD Events:
Opening Events
Road Races
Pancake Breakfast
The Great Parade
FOGPL Book Swap Gleason Library
Cake Decorating Contest
​Pie Baking Contest
Boy Scout Troop 135 BBQ
Art and Craft Show
Country Fair
​Dunk Booth
WBYC Flat Brimmed Parkour Challenge
Children’s Pet Show
Kids Games
Corn Shucking
Cake Walk
Chicken BBQ at the Fire Station
Contact: Glenn Reed greed@grconsulting.net

2024 Summer Solstice Ride
2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come walk or ride on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.
Additional parking available across Great Road at Patriot Square, 179 Great Road
Join the Friends for post walk/ride pizza.
Contact Tom Michelman tmichelman@gmail.com

Summer Solstice Ride 2019

Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlisle town center, 83 School Street, Carlisle, MA, United States
This Earth Day event will be chock full of environmental information with great fun and activities for all ages.
CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR UPDATES!
NEW THIS YEAR: Scheduled mini events and demonstrations at the top and bottom of each hour, including cooking demonstrations, music and a fashion show! Hmmm, who will be modeling? Come find out on April 27
More information here:
https://www.carlislema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5719/RTSD-24-webpage-updated-3-25?bidId=

Framingham Earth Day
2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Center Common, Vernon Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Visit the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail booth at Framingham Earth Day. Learn about the latest progress on the trail in Framingham.
Rain Date: April 27, 2024
Contact: Ed Kross ekross1976@gmail.com

Friends of BFRT Meeting: Control of Invasive Weeds
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
The Friends will sponsor a member meeting on April 18 at 7 p.m. at Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton, to focus on invasive species such as garlic mustard and buckthorn.
Jane Maloney, Land Steward of the Sudbury Valley Trustees, will share information on identifying and removing these plants from our neighborhoods and along the BFRT. Jane holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and has previously worked for the Appalachian Mountain Club in Boston. As a Land Steward at SVT, she works to control invasive plants on SVT properties and to maintain hiking trails for public use.
Light refreshments will be served. The meeting is open to the public.

Friends Annual Meeting 2023
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Date: Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, 2 p.m.
Location: Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton
Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT and hear about trail construction in Sudbury.
Parking is available at Pedal Power and additional parking is available at Patriot Square, across Great Road from Pedal Power.
Light refreshments will be served.

Phase 2B (Route 2 Bridge) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2023-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Concord CommonwealthAve, Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
From the The Massachusetts Department of Transportation
ACTON/CONCORD – BRUCE FREEMAN RAIL TRAIL (PHASE 2B) RIBBON CUTTING EVENT
When: Tuesday, October 31st at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Parking Lot
Commonwealth Ave, Concord, MA (Near MCI-Concord)
On Tuesday, October 31st, at 10:00 a.m., MassDOT Acting Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt and Congresswoman Lori Trahan will join elected officials and municipal leaders from the Towns of Concord and Acton for a ceremonial ribbon cutting event for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (Phase 2B) construction project. This rail to trail project begins at the intersection of Weatherbee Street and Great Road in Acton and continues across Route 2 to Commonwealth Avenue in Concord. This portion of the trail connects the Bruce Freeman trail across Route 2 between Concord and Acton. The total approximate project length is 5500 feet, 1.04 miles.
The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will provide refreshments after the ceremony.

Carlisle Old Home Day
2023-06-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Carlisle Old Home Day, Carlisle, MA, United States
June 2023 Carlisle Old Home Day Events
Saturday, June 24, 2023:
Opening Events
Road Races
​Pancake Breakfast
The Great Parade
Cake Decorating Contest
Pie Baking Contest
Boy Scout Troop 135 BBQ
Arts and Crafts Show
Country Fair
​Dunk Booth
WBYC Flat Brimmed Parkour Challenge
Children’s Pet Show
Kids Games
Corn Shucking
Cake Walk
Chicken BBQ at the Fire Station
Double Sundae Saunter – Sunday June 25, 2023
Carlisle Music Festival – Sunday June 25, 2023

Summer Solstice Bike Ride
2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for a bike ride or walk on the BFRT
Tuesday, June 20 (Rain date: June 22), 6:00 p.m.
If the Pedal Power parking lot is full, parking available across Great Road
Stay for pizza afterwards
Contact: tmichelman@gmail.com

West Concord Mural Unveiling
2023-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Nashoba Brook Bridge, West Concord, 40 Beharrell Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
On May 20th, 2023 at 3:00pm, the Mural will be presented to the public.
Come to the unveiling of the new 24-foot mural showing a map of the BFRT on May 20 at 3 p.m. at 40 Beharrell Street in West Concord (adjacent to the trail near the Nashoba Brook bridge crossing). The map, coordinated by Art for All, depicts features of each of the towns along the trail.
Come for the ceremony; stay for the cake!

May 20, 2023 - Groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 2D in Sudbury
2023-05-20 10:00 - 11:30 | 40HudsonRd, 40 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
DON’T MISS THIS RAIL TRAIL CELEBRATION EVENT! The event will be held at Parkinson Field (north side of Hudson Road). Join us on Saturday May 20th at the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 2D “groundbreaking event” in Sudbury from 10am – 11:30am (rain or shine). MassDOT has scheduled this official ceremony for residents to celebrate the start of 5.1 miles of construction for this fantastic community facility. The event program will feature several speakers, including Secretary of Transportation Gina Fiandaca; plus, light refreshments will be served. See you there! PLEASE NOTE: there is an access driveway to the municipal field and parking area between 40 and 46 Hudson Road which is identified with white “Field Entrance” signs.

As said, now the event will be held at Parkinson Field (40 Hudson Road and is marked entrance only). And, access to the event site is behind the TI Sales building. From Hudson Road and inside the fence gate at TI Sales, follow driveway access to Parkinson that runs along the left side of the building, all the way back into the gravel parking lot. Entrance to the Field and event from the at the very end of the gravel Municipal parking area. Attendees should not use any other private residence or business driveways to park or to access the event. Absolutely no parking will be allowed along Hudson Road.

Norwegian Foot March for Food Drive
2023-04-29 07:00 - 13:00 | Starting Point in Chelmsford, 44 Central Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
Fund raising walk on the trail on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 7:00 am.

Framingham Earth Day
2023-04-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Center Common, Vernon Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Come be inspired to live more sustainably upon the earth, and learn about all of the great eco changes Framingham is involved in! Local Eco Organizations, Farms and Exhibitors, Live Music, Family Activities, Recycling Opportunities and FUN!
We are extremely grateful to the MWRTA for offering this FREE shuttle that will run from Downtown Framingham to the Framingham Centre Common throughout the festival. The bus can be picked up at any of the stops, or hailed down along its route.
Information on transit and parking: Framinghamearthday.org
Rain date: April 29

Carlisle Route To Sustainability Day
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlisle town center, 83 School Street, Carlisle, MA, United States
Friends of BFRT will join other local groups to highlight environmental sustainability issues
Come join this town event which will include a myriad of displays on environmental sustainability issues, information on steps we can take to affect positive impact and various fun activities for the whole family. This event will include town departments and committees along with non-profits, local groups, local farms and individuals, all highlighting environmentally conscious efforts and practices. You’ll find information ranging from decarbonizing your home to managing your yard sustainably. And so much more!
Location: Carlisle town center and school parking lot off Church Street

November 20, 2022 - Friends Annual Meeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration
2022-11-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT and the 20th anniversary of the Friends.
Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m.
Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, (Rte. 2A), Acton, MA
Light refreshments will be served.
Parking is available at Patriot Square, across Great Road from Pedal Power.

Chapel Challenge Duathlon
2022-10-15 13:00 - 17:30 | NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
This event is commemorating the 100th year anniversary of Concord Academy. Students, Alumni and faculty will be creating several teams that will run and bike their way from the original (approximate) location of the campus chapel in Barnstead NH to its current location on school property. Start point: Chelmsford Municipal Parking lot. End point: NARA Park

June 25, 2022 - Carlisle Old Home Day
2022-06-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Carlisle Old Home Day, Carlisle, MA, United States
Food, entertainment and more right in Carlisle Center. Visit our booth to learn about the current trail in Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Carlisle, and Acton, and get updates on construction of the bridge over Route 2 and the extension of the trail into Sudbury and Framingham.
Contact: Glenn Reed greed@energyfuturesgroup.com, 978-807-2785

June 21, 2022 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride
2022-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Summer Solstice Bike Ride, June 21

6:00 p.m., Pedal Power, Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton
Parking available across the street
Bike or walk on the BFRT
Stay for Pizza afterwards
Contact: tmichelman@gmail.com

May 22, 2022 - Running Into Summer 5K Road Race
2022-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Gould’s Plaza, 260 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
About This Event
The first Running Into Summer 5K, held in partnership with Rapscallion Table & Tap, is organized by the same group who has organized the popular Running Out Of Summer 5K for the past 5 years and benefits AccesSportAmerica. Join us for a scenic and fast course along the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, followed by food, drinks, and fun at Rapscallion Table & Tap. Join us for just this race or sign up for both Running Into Summer and Running Out Of Summer events for a $10 discount AND bonus commemorative combo medal!
All entrants will receive a custom gender-specific super soft shirt, bottle opener finisher medal, and drink token for a beer at any Rapscallion Brewery location at any time! In addition, there will be awards for overall and age group winners.
Event Highlights
This event offers more than a t-shirt and cool medal. Come check it out to enjoy a fun-filled day:
—Use your free drink token (comes with registration) at early packet pick up on Friday night, or save your token for race day or any time thereafter!
—Enter raffles to win great prize packs while helping to raise more money for AccesSportAmerica.
—Listen to live music and refuel post race with amazing food from Rapscallion Table & Tap.
Run Both Running Into and Running Out Of Summer Races
Run both the Running Into Summer 5k in May and the Running Out Of Summer 5K in August and earn a commemorative series medal! Sign up for the bundle on this registration page and automatically be registered for both events — and save $10! Both events have a fun and festive atmosphere and are a great way to bookend summer in New England!

April 23, 2022 - Framingham Earth Day
2022-04-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Framingham Center Common, Vernon Street, Framingham, MA, United States
Come to the 10th Framingham Earth Day Festival! The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail will have a table at the Festival.
Come learn about what the city of Framingham, local non-profits, grassroots groups and eco-minded businesses are doing to help make our community, and the earth, a more sustainable place…. and learn what YOU can do, too!
As always: live music, great kids activities, and other inspiration galore!!
Save the date… and tell your friends!

Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting
2021-11-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
2021 Annual FBFRT Members Meeting –Sunday November 21, 2021 @ 2pm EST – In Person Pedal Power (Acton) and Remote via Zoom
The annual Members Meeting and Board Member elections of the Friend of the Bruce Freeman Rail will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm. It will be a hybrid in-person / remote meeting.
In person at Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton. Parking is available at Patriot Square, across Great Road from Pedal Power. You are required to wear a mask when inside the Pedal Power except when actively eating or drinking.
Remote: Topic: Friends of the BFRT Annual Meeting via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81610775165?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 816 1077 5165; Passcode: [REDACTED]
Agenda:
We will review the progress of the BFRT during 2021, how the FBFRT as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization is doing, and what we hope to see for the BFRT and the FBFRT in 2022 and beyond.

June 21, 2021 - Summer Solstice Ride
2021-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A), Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Join us for the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Summer Solstice Bike Ride. We will convene at 6pm at Pedal Power in Acton on June 21st, the summer solstice. The Bruce Freeman Rail Trail goes through the communities of Acton, Carlisle, Westford, Chelmsford, and Lowell. There is no required route. Participants can choose how far to ride or walk. Stay for the post ride party with pizza. Rain date: Monday, June 28th.
Summer Solstice Ride 2019

April 17, 2021 - Great Framingham Cleanup
2021-04-17 | MA
Great Framingham Cleanup
A City Wide Cleanup Event
Saturday April 17, 2021
Sign up and Details at:
www.KeepFraminghamBeautiful.org

November 22, 2020 - FBFRT Annual Meeting (VIRTUAL)
2020-11-22 14:00 - 16:00 | MA
The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting will be Virtual on Sunday, November 22, 2020 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Since our Bylaws do not specify that our official meetings must be conducted physically, we will conduct our Annual Members Meeting virtually for the first time.
Please see below for the details and to save the date.
We look forward to seeing you there (virtually).
NOTE: Only dues paying members may vote.
Join the meeting from your computer,
tablet or smartphone:
https://www.gotomeet.me/TomMichelman/2020-fbfrt-annual-members-meeting?fbclid=IwAR33GlfqMhcN-l9L8LIGQK2l8rId-L2hYLk2145_JQaXrbA5j3lQPTtYDCI
You can also dial in on your phone:
+1 (872) 240-3311
Access Code: 982-772-653
Are you new to GoToMeeting? Get the app
now and be ready when the meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install

6/21/2020 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride - Postponed indefinitely
2020-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Our Summer Solstice Bike Ride on Sunday, June 21, 2020 is postponed indefinitely. We will post updates here if the ride is rescheduled.

June 20, 2020 - POSTPONED - Chelmsford-Westford PMC Kids Ride
2020-06-20 09:00 - 13:00 | Byam Elementary School, 25 Maple Road, Chelmsford, MA, 01824, United States
POSTPONED: We will update when we get more information.
The PMC Kids Rides Program offers children, parents, and neighbors an opportunity to work together to create individual bike-a-thons in neighborhoods, at schools, or in business complexes. Rides enable children between the ages of 2 and 15 to ride their bikes and solicit sponsors to donate money to cancer research. 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar goes to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

June 20, 2020 - Carlisle Old Home Day - CANCELLED
2020-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
