"a regional approach to rail trail developments'

For fans of rail trails, mark the date for an important meeting on the Upper Charles Trail

With spring just a few weeks away, the Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail will update residents on the trail’s current status, future plans and the benefits of a regional approach to rail trail developments during a forum next month. 

The forum, which will be held March 8 at 9 a.m. at the Ashland Community Center, will include presentations from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council focused on a regional view of rail trails, legislative advocates and a business owners who will provide insight on the commerce aspect of a multi-purpose trail. 

Representatives from the Upper Charles Trail towns of Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Milford and Sherborn will also provide updates on their towns and answer questions from the public.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140217/NEWS/140216570#sthash.njsLxy7p.dpuf


For more information on the Upper Charles Trail visit their webpage here
http://www.uppercharlestrail.org/

For additional info on the Friends of the Upper Charles Trail visit their webpage here
http://www.milfordtrail.org/

Franklin's rail trail sign on Grove St

Franklin's own section of the SNETT rail trail runs off Grove St to Bellingham and ultimately to Palmer.
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/