The infographic below represents the approach BCRT is proposing in Needham, where the project continues to gain momentum, leading up to the Town Meeting on Nov. 4th, where we hope to win approval for leasing the right of way from … Read the rest
Initial Needham Public Forum Update
On March 4, about 50 Needham residents participating in an open forum hosted by the Needham Parks and Recreation Department expressed general support for the Bay Colony Rail Trail, running from Needham Junction to the Charles River at Red Wing … Read the rest
Needham Update and Upcoming Meetings, February 2013
Conceptual Planning and Design Study
We have kicked off the CPC-funded study, with the engineering firm Fay, Spofford and Thorndike (FST). We’re very excited about the effort – these folks are pros, and have done many projects like this for … Read the rest
Great Opportunity to Help Fund BCRT
We’re delighted to announce that Needham Bank has offered another generous gift, along with a challenge, to support the BCRT.
Needham Bank was among the first donors to step up and support the BCRTA in a major way when we … Read the rest
Welcome!
The unused rail line between Needham and Medfield offers a wonderful opportunity for a rail trail conversion. This rail corridor has few road intersections and runs along the Needham Town Forest, then through miles of woods in Dover away from … Read the rest