Lots of news about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail since our Spring Newsletter. Phase 2C in Concord officially opened in September. Phase 2B (Bridge over Route 2) and Phase 2D (Sudbury) are making progress. Updates about Acton and Chelmsford and…
July 30, 2019 – Help Fund a Bike Repair Station in West Concord
A bike repair station is planned for the trail near West Concord Junction. The station is an Eagle Scout project for Concord resident and Life Scout Nolan Roberts. The bike repair station will have an air pump for filling flat/soft…
June 13, 2019 – Summer Solstice Ride is Friday, June 21
Come ride or walk on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Acton. Our annual Summer Solstice Bike Ride and Walk will start at 6:00pm on Friday, June 21st. Meet at Pedal Power Bike & Ski on Route 2A in Acton.…
May 16, 2019 – Progress on the trail in Concord
During the last few weeks work has continued on the trail in West Concord. Recently the section that crosses the MBTA tracks was paved. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is expected to be held this spring or summer. Setting a date for…
April 22, 2019 – Spring Newsletter is here!
See updates about the Route 2 Bridge connecting Acton and West Concord, the current status in Concord, Sudbury, and Framingham, and news about Chelmsford and Westford. Download Spring 2019 Newsletter
Nov 14, 2018 – Fall Newsletter is here!
There has been a lot happening on the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail since our last newsletter was published in the Spring. Our latest newsletter has updates on extending the trail into Lowell, enhancements to the trail in Chelmsford and Westford,…
Nov 1, 2018 – A letter from FBFRT President: Broadacres Farm in Sudbury
As a Friend of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (FBFRT), and especially, if you are a Sudbury resident you might be interested to look closely at Question 5 on the Town of Sudbury ballot (see sample ballot) for November 6th. It…
Oct 16, 2018 – Join Us on December 2nd, for the Friends Annual Members Meeting and Board of Directors Election
When: Sunday, December 2, 2 p.m. Where: Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), Acton What Happens: Come celebrate the progress of the BFRT in 2018 (there is a lot to celebrate and be thankful for) and see what…
Oct 10, 2018 – Sudbury Town Meeting October 15 – Support Article 7
There will be a Town Meeting on Monday, October 15, at LSRHS at 7:30 PM. Article 7 is the final ask for design funding for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. We need $650,00 to finish the design. As soon as…
Oct 8, 2018 – Cushing Place, Chelmsford: Construction Update
Demolition work at Cushing Place began during the week of October 1, 2018. A major portion of the site has been fenced off. There is no access via Cushing Place from the lower portion of Central Square on Boston Road.…
