MassLive describes the balloons,bicyclists and passenger train that people can expect to see when entering Northampton,on the proposed new rail trail mural and seven gateway signs. More info can be found here.
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The spring 2012 newsletter for the Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways is now online here. Please be sure to check it out for an update on trail projects in Northampton,information on the Westfield trail system,notice of the Hotel Bridge ride,request for nominations for our Trail Neighbor award,and upcoming events. See . . . There’s lots going on in the coming weeks. Below please find announcements of work parties,trail tours,and other activities. We hope that you’ll come join us for as many as you can (note that some are organized by other groups;please refer to referenced websites to sign up or get details on costs and . . . Please come join us on Wednesday,April 25th at 7:00pm for a planning committee (and newsletter mailing party!) for the Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways. We’ll have updates on projects and plans for the future (including trail expansion updates,info on the Photo and Video contest,and upcoming tours),as well as some refreshments . . . Come join us and enjoy Spring,community,and the satisfaction of doing good for the environment and our city. The annual rail-trail clean-up is an enjoyable way to contribute a few hours of your time. When:April 14th (Rain Date:April 15),9:00am to noon Meet at any of the following locations to pick . . . Dear Norwottuck Rail Trail Users, On Tuesday,April 3,2012,from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Hadley Elementary School Cafeteria,21 River Drive,Hadley,MA the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and MassDOT will hold a public informational meeting to review the most recent designs for the Norwottuck Rail Trail Reconstruction Project. . . . There’s a lovely article about the Rail Trail photo and video contest which can be found here. Hope that everyone can enjoy the relatively warm weather to explore and take some pictures and footage. See you on the trails! FNTG members will be receiving a letter in the mail from us soon,asking for your continued support with a contribution to our annual holiday appeal. We hope you take a minute to read it and reply. If you are not a member,please consider joining this year. Why? Because members of FNTG help make . . . Congratulations to our newly elected officers Sean Kinlin (Vice President) and Mary Jo Stanley (Treasurer),and thanks for many years of service from our outgoing founding officers Susan Voss and Judy Cardell,who will be stepping down at the end of the year. Their efforts on behalf of the local trail network is greatly appreciated. There will be a FNTG planning meeting on Thursday,December 15th at 7:00pm (341 Prospect Street,Northampton). We will be reviewing plans for the spring,folding the holiday appeal,and appointing a new Treasurer. Refreshments provided. |
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