Great day for a race!

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What a great morning for a race! Especially when compared to the rain of last year. A field of thirty one runners took off from the site of the former New Braintree Train Station at 10 am sharp. The racers … Continued

Trail clearing: First step accomplished

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The first of many steps in opening the Mass Central Rail Trail from the former New Braintree Train Station to Wheelwright was accomplished on Saturday, April 6th.  Thanks to a dedicated crew that deployed four chain saws and many hands … Continued

Ringing in the New Year!

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New Year’s Day was bright with plenty of snow on the ground. The wind was a bit chilly, but as long as you kept moving you were warm enough. All-in-all New Year’s Day was a beautiful day to be outdoors … Continued

Wonderful and Wet!

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The Station Loop Ramble 5-miler was a wonderful race! The rain showers didn’t dampen the spirits of the runners and the volunteers came out in force to make sure that the race came off without a hitch. Thanks to the … Continued

Welcome 2012!

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Over forty people, and several dogs, welcomed 2012 by walking the Hardwick and New Braintree section of the Mass Central Rail Trail on January 1st. After building up an appetite walking the full two miles and back, many walkers shared … Continued

Two days, 105 timbers down!

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The weather this Columbus Day weekend was beautiful and the volunteers fantastic! So much work was accomplished that the decking on the lattice truss bridge is 2/3 finished. Thanks go out to everyone that helped, including  Samantha Bertrand, Evan Bonenfant, … Continued