METACOMET GREENWAY
A PROPOSED 17 MILE RAIL TRAIL EXTENDING FROM WALPOLE TO NORTH ATTLEBORO MA.
METACOMET GREENWAY
A PROPOSED 17 MILE RAIL TRAIL EXTENDING FROM WALPOLE TO NORTH ATTLEBORO MA.
Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
A PROPOSED 17 MILE RAIL TRAIL EXTENDING FROM WALPOLE TO NORTH ATTLEBORO MA.
A PROPOSED 17 MILE RAIL TRAIL EXTENDING FROM WALPOLE TO NORTH ATTLEBORO MA.
The Metacomet Greenway Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that originated as a group of citizen volunteers working to utilize the abandoned Old Colony Railroad corridor in Walpole, Norfolk, Wrentham, Plainville and North Attleboro as recreation and open space.
This 17 mile way offers the potential for a diverse range of recre
The Metacomet Greenway Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that originated as a group of citizen volunteers working to utilize the abandoned Old Colony Railroad corridor in Walpole, Norfolk, Wrentham, Plainville and North Attleboro as recreation and open space.
This 17 mile way offers the potential for a diverse range of recreational trail uses. Across America, communities have developed rail trails to promote: safe, alternative transportation; recreation activities; energy conservation; clean air; enhance a community's quality-of-life, residents’ health and so much more.
Recreational trails are known to provide multiple benefits, including significant safety benefits, to the towns along the corridor. The Greenway provides safe routes to schools, recreational parks, shopping, increased tourism, economic benefits, historical preservation, and a boost to health and well-being.
Seeing a need for expanded outdoor recreational resources in the area, we formed our organization in June 2020 to set a goal of developing the former corridor into a multi-use trail for the community to enjoy. We've consistently grown since we began this initiative all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community! As of May 23rd
Seeing a need for expanded outdoor recreational resources in the area, we formed our organization in June 2020 to set a goal of developing the former corridor into a multi-use trail for the community to enjoy. We've consistently grown since we began this initiative all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community! As of May 23rd, 2021 Metacomet Greenway Association Inc has been formally organized, all in under one year! We couldn't have done this without the countless hours put in by our group of volunteers! We hope to become a recognized 501(c)3 organization in the very near future and will begin searching for members to help this great project!
The Metacomet Greenway’s mission is to explore the best options for making these benefits available to our Towns’ residents of all ages. The group’s role may include pursuing grants and other funding to reduce expenses for the benefitting communities, increasing public support for the project through community and trail neighbor outreach,
The Metacomet Greenway’s mission is to explore the best options for making these benefits available to our Towns’ residents of all ages. The group’s role may include pursuing grants and other funding to reduce expenses for the benefitting communities, increasing public support for the project through community and trail neighbor outreach, and eventually designing, building, and maintaining the recreational trail
Have questions? Want more information? Share your concerns? Lend your support!
Like us on Facebook - Metacomet Greenway MA
Follow us on Instagram - @metacomet_greenway
Email us - Metacometgreenway@gmail.com
While we aim to be true to the former rail corridor, it will take detailed feasibility studies to determine the actual route of the trail.
We are in the very early stages of this LONG term project. There will be many factors, most of which are unknown at this time that will impact the actual route. You can access our trail map https://www.arrtinc.org/map/Metacomet.cfm to see the route of the Old Colony railway branch that once ran through the area.
We aim to work with all trail neighbors to provide them the privacy they deserve, and the community access to a greenway space we can all be proud of.
The easiest way to help is to spread the word to friends, neighbors and family members to support our efforts (like our social media pages! ). This is a community project and we'll need the support of our community to accomplish any of our goals!
Most shared-use paths (multi-purpose trails) are facilities for non-motorized users that are independently aligned and not necessarily associated with parallel roadways. Shared use paths are designed to accommodate a variety of users, including walkers, bicyclists, joggers, people with disabilities, skaters, pets and sometimes equestrians. These users can be on the facility for a variety of purposes including recreation, commuting, and local travel.
Learn more about our upcoming events, fundraisers, and more!
Wrentham Town Hall and via ZOOM
This informational workshop will provide information about the proposed rail trail in Wrentham.
Wrentham Town Hall and via ZOOM
TBD
General Members Meeting which we try and hold every other month
TBD
Paypal.com - Metacomet Greenway (click the "buy now" button to be automatically redirected to paypal)(metacometgreenway@gmail.com)
Venmo @metacometgreenwayassoc
Check payments can be made out and mailed to our address at:
Metacomet Greenway Association, Inc.
249 South Street Unit 1
Plainville, MA 02763
Metacomet Greenway Association, Inc. (MGA) is a charitable organization exempt from taxation under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID: 87-0882578)
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.