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Showing posts with label rail trail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rail trail. Show all posts
Monday, August 11, 2025
Rail Trail Committee: Monthly Meeting scheduled for Aug 12 at Franklin TV
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Cmte has Opportunities to Give Back
The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee is seeking volunteers to join in its leadership roles. If you're passionate about the outdoors, making a difference in our community and connecting with others, we want to hear from you!
What's the Mission?
The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) is a volunteer advocacy group dedicated to the development, maintenance, and financial support of the Southern New England Rail Trail as a multi-use, universally accessible recreational path.
Here's what some of our volunteers say about being involved!
"The FBRTC has been an outlet for me--a chance to be in the community, doing meaningful things, with great people beside me. The committee's advocacy is a bright spot, and not just for me. I've had several people tell me how important it is for them to have a good, clean, usable trail available. I have a friend that walks it every day, rain or shine, and she thinks about me and 'Cliff's Trail'. I like that. I see the value of that, and the passion that good, outdoor spaces can engender. These are the spaces where life happens!" – Cliff W."Since joining the Committee, I've established local connections with like-minded people looking to improve the trail and encourage others to enjoy the outdoors. We work together to make improvements to the trail, and currently, I am advocating for benches on the trail! Being part of the FBRTC team has been a rewarding experience." – Sue F."I first got involved with the FBRTC to help develop the local rail trail and offer outdoor recreation opportunities for myself and my kids. What I received back was much more! Serving on the committee has connected me to neighbors and leaders in my community and has led to friendships both professionally and personally. I feel good giving back, and at the same time helping to create opportunities for people to improve their health and connect with nature." - Marc K.
How You Can Help
Each year, the committee selects volunteer-leaders to maintain and advocate for the Southern New England Trunkline Trail, and your help is critical at this time. Prior experience in nonprofits is important but not required!
To get involved and make a difference, please complete the form. You can also reach out for information by email at fbrtcommittee@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest in the rail trail effort. We look forward to hearing from you!
Monday, June 23, 2025
Rail Trail fundraising race yields $3,800 for FBRTC
The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the 5K race hosted by the Tri-Valley Front Runners (TVFR), which raised almost $6000 to support community organizations.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to TVFR, and especially to Mark Capparella, the TVFR race director, and his team for their unwavering support and exceptional organization of this event. At the most recent FBRTC meeting, Mark and the TVFR team presented FBRTC Vice President Paul Stamp & FBRTC race director Sue Fleuette with a donation of $3,800.
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| Pictured (L-r): Michael Dalesio, Anthony Landry, Stephen Sullivan, Mark Capparella, Paul Stamp (FBRTC), Jill Duhaime (TVFR President), Sue Fleuette (FBRTC) |
That donation will go towards the committee’s efforts to advocate for continued development and maintenance of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT). TVFR also contributed additional race proceeds in the amount of $250 to the Franklin Food Pantry in Franklin and $250 to St Blaise Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry in Bellingham.
Read more about the race at the link -> https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/2025/06/22/14th-annual-trail-race-raises-almost-6000-for-community-organizations/
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 ???
8:00am FPAC Golf Tournament (New England Country Club
11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)
7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)
7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->
** Town Meetings today **
Franklin School Committee - Budget Subcommittee
Tuesday, June 10 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School - Board of Trustees Mtg
Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM
Design Review Meeting
Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM
Franklin School Committee
Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM
Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting
Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
No agenda posted for this meeting
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trial Committee - June Monthly Meeting - June 10
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Department of Conservation & Recreation publishes plans for SNETT
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| Department of Conservation & Recreation publishes plans for SNETT |
The Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) was one of the properties targeted for improvements.
Earlier this year, DCR posted the finalized version of the RMP for the SNETT. Go to our website to read about some of the highlights in the report for our section of the trail. -> https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/2025/06/01/department-of-conservation-recreation-publishes-plans-for-snett/
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DKX81RRS7yr/
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Reminder: Rail Trail 5K road race scheduled for Saturday, May 17
FBRTC 5k Online Registration -> https://www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com/fbrtc/FBRTC5K.php
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| Rail Trail 5K road race scheduled for Sat, May 17 |
Once online registration closes, you can still register in person.
In person registration will be available at the following locations:
Friday, May 16 : 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Bib Pickup – Timeless Crossfit
- 90 Hayward Street, Franklin
Saturday, May 18 : 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
- Race Day – Grove Street Trailhead
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee -> Monthly Meeting - May 13, 7 PM
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ???
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| Library & Senior Center events |
* Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)
* Help BFCCPS scholarships by eating at Sante Fe Burrito (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)
6:30pm Dance Fitness Class (John F. Kennedy Memorial School)
7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)
7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)
7:00pm FHS Chamber Concert (Franklin High School)
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->
** Town Meetings today **
Design Review Meeting Cancelled
April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM
Franklin School Committee - Policy Subcommittee
April 8, 2025, 6:00 PM = https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1668
Franklin School Committee Meeting
April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM = https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669
Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting
April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM @ Friends of Franklin Library Community Room (no agenda posted)
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
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