3/2/2024 0 Comments Call fitchburg sentinel![]() “You guys are on the right track, keep it up.FITCHBURG - Two city residents were recently honored by the Massachusetts Historical Alliance for their accomplishments in local history and their outstanding contributions to the research and understanding of the history within their community. “You have done a wonderful job of organizing and implementing the plan,” he said to the Fitchburg Trail Stewards and encouraged them and the city to apply for more grants in the future. “It’s a wonderful thing to give the public the awareness that there’s more than just the trail around the lake,” said O’Brien, who arrived at Coggshall an hour and a half before the gathering to “enjoy the trails.” Leominster Trail Stewards Stewardship Coordinator Dick O’Brien also had high praise for all the individuals and organizations who took part in the Wayfinding Signage project and noted that most people who visit Coggshall just hike around the water. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)Ī new, large colorful sign placed near Mirror Lake shows a map of the Coggshall trails on one side and the city trails network on the other, both English and Spanish. Fitchburg Trail Stewards volunteer Jen Barlow shows off the wayfinding post she and her boyfriend dug the hole for and installed. “I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life now,” joked Trail Stewards member Larry Casassa after sharing that he and many other dedicated volunteers spent several Saturdays digging holes for the posts and putting up the signs. There are only a few more wayfinding sings to install, which the city Department of Public Works will take care of. New city Parks and Recreation Director James Bunnell presented Baker and the other Trail Stewards with a citation to acknowledge their efforts. Trail Stewards volunteer Jen Barlow showed off the wayfinding post she and her boyfriend dug the hole for and installed and talked about them removing several large rocks in the process. “We hope more people will get out and enjoy them.”įunding for the project came from a $40,000 MassTrails grant procured and administered by the city and $22,000 in required matching volunteer time, which Baker said ended up being well over 500 hours. “Our hope is to provide greater access to these trails,” he said. In addition, there were city trail guide brochures available created by the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission, which map out the ten major trails in the city both in English and Spanish.īaker thanked the city water and parks departments and more who contributed to the project. She said the Friends are “in the process of raising funds for a handicap accessible boardwalk” that will connect the stone house and gazebo at the park, making it ADA accessible for concerts, weddings, and more. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE)Ĭringan handed out stained glass suncatcher ornaments featuring the Coggshall sign surrounded by pink and white rhododendron flowers to the attendees. Fitchburg Trail Stewards Chair Ralph Baker (left) accepted a citation on behalf of the organization from Fitchburg Parks and Recreation Director James Bunnell (right) on Monday at Coggshall Park during a gathering to commemorate completion of the Fitchburg Trails Wayfinding Signage project. He pointed out that “if you’re out on the trail system, you can find your way” thanks to posts and kiosks, the result of a survey that tipped them off that people were requesting more trail signage. This is one of the finest examples of how important community is in the city of Fitchburg.” “This is a great day and a great opening.”ĭiNatale went on call out others involved in the project by name and noted the posts and kiosks add “so much to the fact that this is one of the greatest amenities of Fitchburg. Ralph Baker,” he said of the chair of the Fitchburg Trail Stewards. “There were so many involved to make this a reality but no more prominent than Mr. Mayor Stephen DiNatale joined the group and praised all those who had a part in the project. The project was a result of a collaborative effort between the Trail Stewards and several other city and outside entities. “We are thrilled to get people here, the crown jewel of Fitchburg.”įitchburg Trail Stewards volunteers installed seven kiosks and 56 wayfinding posts throughout the city’s extensive trails system, including nearly a dozen pressure treated wood posts and two kiosks at Coggshall. “The trails are amazing,” said Friends of Coggshall Park Secretary Mary Cringan, who grew up near the picturesque open space. Dozens gathered at Coggshall Park on Monday morning to celebrate the official launch of the Fitchburg Trails Wayfinding Signage project. FITCHBURG - Dozens gathered at Coggshall Park on Monday morning to celebrate the official launch of the Fitchburg Trails Wayfinding Signage project.
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