BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20150101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170521T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20170217T195848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170217T195848Z UID:1600-1495357200-1495368000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:PAWS NE Run for Shelter DESCRIPTION: URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/paws-ne-run-shelter/ LOCATION:Byam School\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170322T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20170319T224742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170319T224742Z UID:1607-1490209200-1490216400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Conservation Commission Meeting Re: Gervais VW DESCRIPTION:Please support the Rail Trail in Lowell \nGervais VW purchased the BFRT ROW just north of Industrial Ave (and Crosspoint) from PanAm Railways.  Gervais wants to expand parking onto the ROW.  There may be a way for the BFRT to exist side-by-side with the additional parking on Gervais land or the abutter on the west side of the ROW\, AVCARB.  Regardless in order to keep the ROW intact and the possibility of the BFRT connecting with the Concord River Greenway in Lowell we need rail trail supporters to attend the Conservation Commission meeting in Lowell. \nWhen:  7:00 pm Wednesday March 22\, 2017\nWhere:  Lowell City Hall\, Council Chambers 375 Merrimack Street Lowell\, MA 01852\nRSVP:   None needed URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/conservation-commission-meeting-re-gervais-vw/ LOCATION:Lowell City Hall\, 375 Merrimack Street\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0611.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170206T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20170126T005720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170126T005752Z UID:1578-1486407600-1486414800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:BFRT Phase 2B Bridge the Gap Fundraising Campaign Kick-off Meeting DESCRIPTION:The BFRT Phase 2B Bridge the Gap committee will execute mailings\, write up appeals\, contacting the powers that be\, social media campaigns\, apply for grants\, etc. \nSo please either volunteer (RSVP your interest to me tmichelman@gmail.com\, note we already have 11 volunteers\, so you will not be alone if you volunteer\, and meetings will have pizza) or donate to the BFRT Phase 2B Bridge the Gap Fundraising Campaign\, or better yet do both. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/bfrt-phase-2b-bridge-gap-fundraising-campaign-kick-off-meeting/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161120T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20161023T205737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161023T205737Z UID:1512-1479646800-1479654000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends Annual Meeting 2016 DESCRIPTION:Come see Phase 2A progress! \nSunday\, November 20\, 2016 \n1:00 pm Walk to view progress of the trail \n2:00 pm Refreshments and meeting \nMeeting Location: \nPedal Power Bike and Ski\n176 Great Road\, (Rte. 2A)\nActon\, MA \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-annual-meeting-2016/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161117T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20161024T211840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T211632Z UID:1519-1479409200-1479416400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Thursday November 17\, 2016 - Phase 2B 25% Design Public Hearing DESCRIPTION:A photo from several years ago showing the view of the Rt 2 crossing approaching from Concord. \nA public hearing to present the 25% design of the Route 2 crossing from Acton to Concord. \nThursday November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main Street\, Concord \nHere is a the official Notice for the Phase 2B meeting. \n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/phase-2b-25-design-public-hearing/ LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, West Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/0_lg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160717T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20160619T224718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T224801Z UID:1451-1468753200-1468756800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:7/17/2016 - Ride for Liv/Run for Live - Trail Event DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Annual Ride for Liv / Run for Liv honors the memory of Olivia Marchand. This event has a little something for everybody\, with a 5k run (or walk!) or a 6 or 23-mile bike ride. Join us for a delicious BBQ lunch catered by Bianco’s\, children’s events including an obstacle course\, crafts and face painting. http://www.liveforliv.com/ URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/ride-livrun-live/ LOCATION:Byam School\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160704T124500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20160619T220610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T221149Z UID:1446-1467636300-1467644400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sudbury July 4th Parade 2016 DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at the July 4\, 2006 Parade \nSudbury’s July 4th parade is coming soon.  Let’s show our continuing support for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail by riding your bike (or walking) in the July 4th parade.  http://sudbury.org/parade/ \nThe BFRT group will gather in Chiswick Park\, probably in the Emerson parking lot as we did last year.  Roads will start to close around 12:45 pm\, so come early.  Coming by bicycle would make it easier to navigate the roads both before and after the parade.  The official start of the parade is 1 pm\, but the BFRT group\, being near the end of the parade\, will probably step out about 1:30 pm. \nIf you have a yellow BFRT T-shirt\, please wear it.  T-shirts will be given out to anyone one who doesn’t have a yellow BFRT T-shirt.  If you are walking\, you will be given a BFRT cap. \nLet’s show the Town that we are anxious for the completion of the BFRT. \nFor questions please contact: Dick Williamson williamson@alum.mit.edu URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-july-4th-parade-2016/ LOCATION:Chiswick Park\, off Union Avenue\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/start-of-parade.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160621T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20160619T223143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T223143Z UID:1449-1466535600-1466542800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:6/21/2016 Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Public Meeting Sudbury DESCRIPTION:Town of Sudbury BFRT Public Meeting \nFrom the Town Website\, in part stated. \nWe want to Hear from You!  Come to the forum with your comments and questions.  Email questions to community@sudbury.ma.us in advance.  Please put “BFRT” in the subject line of your email and include your name and address for the public record.  …Please join us on Tuesday\, June 21 2016 from 7:00-9:00 pm at Town Hall for a presentation on the progress of this great resource. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/6212016-bruce-freeman-rail-trail-public-meeting-sudbury/ LOCATION:Town Hall\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160621T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20160619T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160619T223451Z UID:1450-1466532000-1466539200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:6/21/2016 - Summer Solstice Bike Ride – Arlington DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail for its annual summer solstice bike ride. \nWe will meet at 20 Everett Street Arlington\, MA at 6:00 pm\, ride over to the Minuteman (entering by at super secret passageway) and travel toward Alewife\, take the Alewife Linear Path to the Somerville Community Path to its current terminus\, return to Alewife and take the Fitchburg Cutoff Bike Path to its current terminus\, then return west on the Minuteman. \nAt some point I will peel off and go home and fire up the grill and prepare for anyone who wants to come over for burgers and dogs and beverages.  Others may want to continue on the Minuteman. \nAn RSVP for plan attendees would be nice\, so I can plan on the amount of food and beverages to have available.  You know how to get me in touch. tmichelman@gmail.com.  Hope to see you there. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/6212016-summer-solstice-bike-ride-arlington/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160308T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20160214T144602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160214T144602Z UID:1391-1457463600-1457470800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Tuesday March 8\, 2016 - Bay Circuit Trail Presentation in Framingham DESCRIPTION:Please join the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail for an informative discussion about the Bay Circuit Trail\, a permanent trail and greenway extending through 37 towns in Eastern Massachusetts.\nWhen: Tuesday\, March 8\, 7:00 p.m.\nWhere: The Heritage\, 747 Water Street\, Framingham\, 1-866-477-3715 All are welcome\, light refreshments will be served.\nKristen Sykes\, Director of Operations for the Bay Circuit Alliance\, and Laurie Ullman\, BCT Representative\, will present a short video about the BCT and the people who are making it happen.\nThey will also show where the BCT overlaps with the BFRT\, where it goes in and near Framingham\, and discuss progress being made towards its completion.\n\n\n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/tuesday-march-8-2016-bay-circuit-trail-presentation-framingham/ LOCATION:The Heritage\, 747 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160223T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160223T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20160112T235056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160112T235056Z UID:1372-1456254000-1456261200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Documentary: Rail Road to Rail Trail DESCRIPTION:Rail Road to Rail Trail\n\n“Rail Road to Rail Trail\,” a new 30-minute documentary featuring the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, will be shown on Tuesday\, Feb. 23\, at 7 p.m. at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main St.\, in West Concord.\nFollowing the video\, producer Electa Tritsch and historian Henry Keutmann will discuss their experiences in making the video.\nThe video introduces viewers to both railroad history and present challenges of turning a defunct rail line into a 21st century transportation and recreation corridor. It is a lively presentation featuring interviews with local public officials and historians\, an animated map and a wealth of historical information and photographs.\nTritsch is a Concord resident who has been a practicing archeologist and historian for 30 years. She says it was fun exploring the trail and said “one of the main challenges was finding the story when you are talking about something that doesn’t exist.”\nShe was a 2014 national award winner from the Alliance for Community Media. She authored the historical novel “Old Wives Tales” and is a member of Concord’s Historical Commission.\nThe Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, when complete\, will be an approximately 25-mile off-road trail from Lowell in the north to Framingham in the south. The first 6.8 miles in Chelmsford and Westford were opened in 2009. Construction is currently underway to extend the trail south another 5 miles through Acton. The next sections through Concord and Sudbury are currently being designed.\nThe meeting is sponsored by the Friends of BFRT\, and all are welcome. Audience members will also be able to ask questions about the status and progress of the rail trail. Light refreshments will be served.\n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/documentary-rail-road-rail-trail/ LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, West Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Road History,Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20151109T235717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151109T235717Z UID:1333-1448200800-1448208000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Groundbreaking of Phase 2A! Take a walk to see construction progress! Sunday\, November 22\, 2015 at 2 p.m. Pedal Power Bike and Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rte.2A)\, Acton\n  URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-bruce-freeman-rail-trail-annual-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road (Rt. 2A)\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20151101T141825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151101T141825Z UID:1322-1447784100-1447794000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Public Informational Meeting for Phase 2C 75% Design DESCRIPTION:MassDOT has scheduled a public informational meeting for the 75% design of the Phase 2C Bruce Freeman Rail Trail for Tuesday\, November 17th\, at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, 1276 Main Street\, in West Concord. An open house will take place beginning at 6:15 p.m. with the meeting slated to start at 7:00 p.m. The open house will give abutters to the trail an opportunity to review the proposed design of the trail next to their property and ask specific questions. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/public-informational-meeting-phase-2c-75-design/ LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, West Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150719T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150611T212158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150611T212158Z UID:1255-1437303600-1437307200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Ride for Liv/Run for Liv DESCRIPTION:The 2015 Annual Ride for Liv / Run for Liv honors the memory of Olivia Marchand. This event has a little something for everybody\, with a 5k run (or walk!) or a 6 or 23-mile bike ride. Join us for a delicious BBQ lunch catered by Bianco’s\, children’s events including an obstacle course\, crafts and face painting. There will be music and a silent auction\, with items ranging from fabulous hotel overnights\, to gift certificates for acupuncture and massage. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/ride-livrun-liv/ LOCATION:4H Fairgrounds/Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, Westford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150704T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150527T121022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T121022Z UID:1243-1436011200-1436022000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sudbury 4th of July Parade DESCRIPTION:Come to walk or ride your bicycle in the parade.  The Friends of BFRT will be joined by supporters of the Mass Central Rail Trail. Participants will assemble at Chiswick Park off Union Ave. by 12:00 p.m.  The parade will start at 1:00 p.m.   Contact Dick Williamson for information (williamson@alum.mit.edu 978-618-5475). URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-4th-july-parade/ LOCATION:Chiswick Park\, off Union Avenue\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Dick Williamson":MAILTO:williamson01773@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150627T180000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150611T212759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150611T212759Z UID:1257-1435420800-1435428000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Walk for Street Kids DESCRIPTION:Fund raising walk for street kids. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/walk-street-kids/ LOCATION:Byam School\, Chelmsford\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150625T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150616T210240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150616T210306Z UID:1261-1435230000-1435237200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Phase 2A Groundbreaking | June 25\, 2015 | Bruce Freeman Rail Trail DESCRIPTION:Photo from 2007 Groundbreaking ceremony in Chelmsford for Phase 1 \nPlease join us for the Groundbreaking event of Phase 2A of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail on Thursday June 25 at 11 am at NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way Acton\, MA. \nOfficial MassDOT invite can be found here. http://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/pdf/6-25-BFRT_INVITEdocx.pdf \nMassDOT with the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (FBFRT) and Town of Acton are acting as hosts.  Governor Baker and MassDOT will be represented by Stephanie Pollack Secretary of Transportation.  Other confirmed attendees include Senator Jamie Eldridge\, the Freeman family\, former Commissioner of MassHighway Luisa Paiewonsky among others.  Other dignitaries are also invited\, but not yet confirmed. \nAfter a short ceremony the FBFRT will provide lunch for attendees. \nDirections: Just pull into the parking lot by the bath house at the southern end of NARA Park (25 Ledge Rock Way on Google Maps takes you to the northern parking lot). The groundbreaking ceremony will be a few steps onto the trail very near the southern parking lot.  The luncheon will be at the bath house pavilion adjacent to parking lot. There is also a tent cover to the side of it. \nAn RSVP via EventBrite while not necessary is requested for this free and open event so we can order the appropriate amount of food. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/phase-2a-groundbreaking-june-25-2015-bruce-freeman-rail-trail/ LOCATION:NARA Park\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150620T100000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150527T120337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T121048Z UID:1241-1434790800-1434794400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Concord River Greenway walk DESCRIPTION:Concord River Greenway walk in Lowell\, 9 a.m. Park and meet at the Lawrence Street entrance to the Lowell Cemetery.  Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and sturdy shoes. Please RSVP to jcalvin@lowelllandtrust.org  or call 978-934-0030. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/concord-river-greenway-walk/ LOCATION:Lowell Cemetary\, Lawrence Street\, Lowell\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Calvin":MAILTO:jcalvin@lowelllandtrust.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150619T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150527T113948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T135157Z UID:1236-1434736800-1434745800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:2015 Summer Solstice Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Summer Solstice Bike Ride\, 6:00 p.m. Meet at the Bedford terminus of Minuteman Bikeway\, South Road and Loomis Street.  Ice cream stop in Lexington Center. \nDirections to Bedford Terminus: Coming from Interstate 95 (MA-Rte 128)\, take exit 31B for Routes 4/225 North toward Bedford. At the fourth traffic signal (and CVS store)\, turn left on Loomis St. Go to end of street to intersection with South Rd. The bikeway is adjacent to the Freight House  [area map]. Three trails come together at Depot Park (see area map). URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/2015-summer-solstice-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Bedford Terminus of Minuteman Bikeway\, Depot Park\, Bedford\, MA\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150527T115423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T120357Z UID:1239-1432837800-1432845000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Planning Meeting for Phase 2A Groundbreaking DESCRIPTION:After a long\, long\, wait we expect the notice proceed for Phase 2A (Acton\, Carlisle & Westford) construction to be issued in the next two weeks.   In anticipation we will meet with at least one Town of Acton representative on Thursday May 28 at 6:30 pm at the Bathhouse Pavilion of NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way Acton\, MA to get oriented with the NARA site and discuss logistics.  The onsite meeting will be brief as mosquitoes are in abundance.  We will retreat and reconvene the meeting to Pedal Power at 176 Great Road Acton\, when the mosquitoes overwhelm us.  There is plenty to do for volunteers: outreach\, planning\, solicitation of donations for food\, coordination with the Town\, communication with invited guests\, etc (many hands make light work).  If you want to get more involved with the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\, this is a good way to try it out with discrete tasks.  Show up\, or contact me tmichelman@gmail.com 978-580-6190 if you would like URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/planning-meeting-phase-2a-groundbreaking/ LOCATION:NARA Park\, 25 Ledge Rock Way\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events,Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Michelman":MAILTO:tmichelman@comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150223T203000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150217T091133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150217T091133Z UID:1182-1424718000-1424723400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Nobscot Village Public Workshop DESCRIPTION:FRAMINGHAM VILLAGE COMMERCIAL CENTERS\nSTRATEGIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING\nTown of Framingham\, Massachusetts \nThe Town of Framingham EDIC is undertaking a planning and market analysis study focused on a strategic economic development plan for the village commercial centers of Saxonville and Nobscot in North Framingham. The strategic economic development plan is focused on identifying actions that will lead to investment in both Saxonville and Nobscot. The study focuses on an area approximately one quarter mile from the main intersection of both village commercial centers. \nThis work is an implementation effort that was recommended in the Master Land Use Plan that was adopted by the Town in 2012. This study is to provide a comprehensive understanding of market forces and opportunities within each village commercial center and create an urban design vision to guide public sector decisions including zoning revisions\, public investment and engagement with private sector owners and developers. The strategic plan looks to answer three basic questions for Saxonville and Nobscot:\n•What should the village commercial center be?\n•How should it look?\n•How do we get there?\nThe Town of Framingham solicited requests for proposals for professional assistance by a land use planning\, economic development and urban design consultant to lead this effort. The Cecil Group\, a planning and design firm located in Boston\, was selected with their economic development subconsultant FXM Associates.\nThe consultant team will seek input from the community to better understand the issues and opportunities of the study areas and to identify a shared community vision for the village centers to help shape economic development strategies. This public outreach will include stakeholder interviews\, presentations at EDIC regular meetings\, and three public meetings in each village center.\nThe planning study is expected to be complete by the end of June 2015. The following schedule provides expected timeframes for key milestones in the planning process:\n•Initial Public Meetings- February 2015\n•Alternative Approaches Public Meetings- April 2015\n•Final Public Meetings- June 2015 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/nobscot-village-public-workshop/ LOCATION:Heritage Community Center\, 747 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150104T233046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150104T233046Z UID:1168-1421953200-1421960400@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Sudbury Rail Trail Project Forum DESCRIPTION:From https://sudbury.ma.us/pcd/2014/12/22/rails-to-trails-public-forum/ \nThe Town of Sudbury Board of Selectmen will be hosting a public forum on Sudbury’s rail trail projects on Thursday\, January 22\, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall. The Board\, along with Town Staff and the Town’s consultant VHB\, a leading engineering firm in rail trails across New England\, will be in attendance to offer a brief background presentation and provide the current status of the two potential rail trails in Sudbury – the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and the Wayside Branch of the Mass Central Rail Trail. Following the presentation the forum will allow for significant time for comments from the public. \nThe Forum will be televised on Sudbury TV and residents are welcome to submit questions during the event at townforum@sudbury.ma.us. (Please be sure to put “Rail Trail Forum” in the subject line of your email\, and to include your name and address for the public record.) \nWe hope to see everyone there! URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/sudbury-rail-trail-project-forum/ LOCATION:Town Hall\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150121T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150121T213000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20150119T225933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150119T225933Z UID:1173-1421865900-1421875800@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:White Pond Public Forum DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday January 21\, 2015\, the Concord Board of Selectmen will sponsor a Public Forum focused on the White Pond area. The Forum will be held in the auditorium of the Harvey Wheeler Community Center from 6:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There are several purposes of the Forum: to share recent information gathered as part of the White Pond Watershed Management Plan project and the seasonal parking issues study\, as well as the current status of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail design; to clarify community and neighborhood concerns and issues; to obtain public input and ideas of possible solutions; and to clarify the decision making process and identify future actions. \n\nPlease attend this meeting to learn more about the current status of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail design in Concord and to show your support for the trail. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/white-pond-public-forum/ LOCATION:Harvey Wheeler Community Center\, West Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20141103T232456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141103T232456Z UID:1147-1416146400-1416153600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Friends of the BFRT Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Opening of Phase 1 & Friends Annual Meeting. Light refreshments will be served. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/friends-bfrt-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Pedal Power Bike & Ski\, 176 Great Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141109 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20141010T085238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141010T085536Z UID:1109-1415404800-1415491199@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:2014 Massachusetts Trails Conference “Trails For All” DESCRIPTION:The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in partnership with the Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board (MARTAB) presents the 2014 Massachusetts Trails Conference to be held on Saturday\, November 8\, 2014 at the Double Tree Hotel and Conference Center in Leominster.   The conference is funded through the Recreational Trails Program\, a grant program which supports motorized and non-motorized trail construction and enhancement across the Commonwealth. \nTo Register for the Conference\, Click This Link: http://www.cvent.com/d/84qt7z/4W \nPlease join the Massachusetts trail community for a day of learning\, sharing\, networking and\, new to this year\, opportunities for fieldtrips and getting your hands dirty out on the trails! \nKeynote Speaker:  Janet Zeller\, Accessibility Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service.  Janet has worked in the field of accessibility for two decades and has helped develop and implement accessibility programs and policies at all levels of the agency. She also teaches accessibility and universal design for programs and facilities at a wide range of training sessions nationally. \n16 Sessions offered in four time blocks\, including: \n·         Sustainable Trail Design \n·         Negotiating Trail Easements \n·         Wetland Regulations\, Conservation Commissions and Trails \n·         Rail Trails: Corridor Acquisitions\, Trail Surface & Other Design Considerations \n·         OHV Trail Design \n·         Urban Trails: Challenges and Successes \n·         Dogs on Trails: Etiquette\, Safety\, Training \n·         Trail Planning and Visions \n·         Unique Approaches to Getting People Out On Trails \n·         Long Distance Trails Updates \n·         OHV Policy in Massachusetts \n·         Trail Mapping \n·         And\, More! \nNew!  Field trips led by experienced trail professionals to: \n·         The completed Doyle Community Park and Center Accessible Trail and the Barrett Park Accessible Trail\, just beginning construction \n·         Wachusett Mountain State Reservation’s recent accessibility upgrade at the summit of the mountain and the on-going stone work on the Pine Hill Trail. \nNew!  Hands-On outdoor workshops led by experienced trail professionals:\n \n·         Boardwalk Building at Barrett Park:  Two groups will discuss the planning and permitting process\, and then construct ½ of a 40-foot boardwalk. \nWho Should Attend: Trail planners\, advocates\, managers\, users\, land trusts\, conservation commissions\, friends groups and volunteers interested in creating\, managing and promoting sustainable trails for healthy communities. \nRegistration: \nThere is a registration fee of $40 for each participant.  Food and beverages will be provided throughout the day\, including lunch.  Please bring additional water if you will be attending one of the outdoor/field sessions\, as well as appropriate clothing and protection.  The outdoor sessions will be held\, rain or shine\, so please be prepared. \nTO REGISTER: Online registration is available at http://www.cvent.com/d/84qt7z/4W \nPlease be prepared with credit card for the conference registration fee payment. If you are unable to register online\, please call the Registration Administrator at 802-865-5202 or email info@delaneymeetingevent.com. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/2014-massachusetts-trails-conference-trails-all/ LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel and Conference Center\, Leominster\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="DCR Massachusetts":MAILTO:info@delaneymeetingevent.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141027T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20141014T220155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141014T220156Z UID:1116-1414436400-1414443600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 2A - Public Information Forum on Project Status DESCRIPTION:On Saturday September 13\, 2014 MassDOT advertised Phase 2A for bid for construction. Estimated project cost is $9\,515\,000. Bids are due January 13\, 2015. Phase 2A is the 4.9 miles continuation of Phase 1 from Routes 225 and 27 in Westford\, south through Carlisle into Acton ending in East Acton at Teamworks. Given the January 2015 bid opening we expect construction start in spring 2015 and likely construction finish in late summer / fall 2016. Among other specifications\, the project includes 6 bridge refurbishments and one overpass over Great Road / Route 2A in Acton. \nThe Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (FBFRT) will be hosting a public information forum – “How Phase 2A of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail got to the request for bids for construction milestone\, and what is expected to happen next”. \n If you live in a Phase 2A town (Acton\, Carlisle\, Westford) you will learn about the design process\, and what will be built. If you live in a Phase 2B\, 2C\, 2D town (Acton\, Concord or Sudbury) or any other community that has a MassDOT dormant railroad right-of-way\, you will pick up some lessons learned and will be much better informed on how the end game design process works for rail trails. \nThe forum is free. Light refreshments will be provided by the FBFRT. Look out for our ground-breaking event in the spring of 2015. URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/bruce-freeman-rail-trail-phase-2a-public-information-forum-project-status/ LOCATION:Acton Town Hall – Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail":MAILTO:info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20141013T175604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141013T175604Z UID:1114-1413486000-1413493200@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:Public Input Session - Chelmsford Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 16\, 2014 -7:00-9:00 PM \nOpen Discussion Regarding the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan : \nDiscuss bike amenities in town\nDiscuss Pedestrian Amenities in town\nPresent and future needs for Bicyclists and Pedestrians\nRecommendations\nShort and long term goals\nPublic input appreciated \nChelmsford Police Department\nMeeting Room\n2 Olde North Road\nChelmsford\, MA 01824\n(Note- please do not park in upper level of the Police Station Lot) URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/public-input-session-chelmsford-bicycle-pedestrian-advisory-committee/ LOCATION:Chelmsford Police Department Meeting Room\, 2 Olde North Road\, Chelmsford\, MA\, 01824\, United States CATEGORIES:Rail Trail Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140720T120000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20140626T230107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140626T230113Z UID:1053-1405850400-1405857600@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:4th Annual Ride for Liv DESCRIPTION:“THE RIDE/RUN FOR LIV”  Honors OLIVIA MARCHAND   and raises awareness of domestic violence in our communities. Proceeds will go to Domestic Violence Services Network\, Inc. (DVSN). PROVIDING support to victims in controlling and abusive relationships.\n“The Ride for Liv” Fundraiser  presented by the Live for Liv Foundation  on Sunday\, July 20  starting at the 4 H Grounds in Westford – 51 S. Chelmsford Rd. – off Rt. 110 or off Rt 27.\nRain or Shine\nRegistration and donation information\, cue sheets and maps are available at http://www.LiveForLiv.com .   All riders who register by 7/14/13 receive a free t-shirt\nTwo Different Rides: Start/Finish: 4H Fairgrounds in Westford (51 S. Chelmsford Rd.)\n23 Mile Ride: Check in 9:30AM/Ride Starts at 10AM – Ride along the picturesque back roads of Westford\, Chelmsford\, Concord\, Carlisle and Acton.\nFamily 6 Mile Ride: Check in 10:30AM/Ride Starts at 11AM -Ride includes a portion of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail\n5K Run/Walk: Check in 10:30 at the 4 H Grounds.  AM/Run/Walk Starts at 11AM \nJoin us for family fun after the ride at the Westford 4 H Gounds including:\nBBQ Lunch • Make Your Own Sundaes • Face Painting • Games • Raffles\nBBQ provided by Bianco Catering Company/ Ice cream provided by Sullivan Farms.\nBathrooms and changing areas on site; ample free parking available URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/4th-annual-ride-liv/ LOCATION:Westford 4H Fairgrounds\, Westford\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Scheduled Trail Events ORGANIZER;CN="Live for Live Foundation":MAILTO:cheryl.serpe@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20140630T212444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140701T205449Z UID:1057-1404478800-1404486000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:July 4th Parade - Sudbury\, MA DESCRIPTION:Sudbury’s July 4th parade is coming up in just a few days.  For several years\, rail trail supporters in Sudbury have joined the parade with the goal of urging  Town officials and residents to move forward with the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail.  This year\, the Town took a momentous step forward in approving funds for the design of the rail trail.\nThis year\, we will be joining the parade to celebrate this great step forward.  Please come join the parade.  There is nothing for you to do except ride your bicycle or walk with the Friends group from Route 20 to Town center.  We will gather on Union Avenue in the sectiion designated group 4.  Look for the BFRT banner and signs on the telephone poles for group 4.  We will assemble around 12:30 pm with the official start of the parade being 1:00 pm.  A bus will be running back and forth between Union Ave. and Town center both before and after the parade.\nContact Dick Williamson 978-618-5475  or email williamson@alum.mit.edu URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/july-4th-parade-sudbury-ma/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T030442 CREATED:20140429T212438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140429T213317Z UID:1021-1404468000-1404486000@brucefreemanrailtrail.org SUMMARY:July 4th Picnic in the Park | Concord\, MA | Volunteer Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Help the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail staff a table at Concord’s Picnic in the Park celebration. We need volunteers to help set up the tent and staff the table. \nContact:Barbara Pike bbpike@aol.com 978-369-0437 URL:https://brucefreemanrailtrail.org/event/july-4th-picnic-park-concord-ma-volunteer-opportunity/ LOCATION:Emerson Field\, Concord\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Pike":MAILTO:bbpike@aol.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR