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Summer Solstice Ride gathering on June 19, 2026 at Pedal Power Bike & Ski in Acton, MA

June 19, 2026 – Summer Solstice Bike Ride

By admin • April 30, 2026
Join us for a walk or ride on the BFRT, then join the Friends for post-ride/walk pizza. Friday, June 19, 2026, 5:30 p.m. (Rain date, June 20)Pedal Power Bike & Ski, 176 Great Road (Rte. 2A), ActonParking available at 179…Read more ›

May 3, 2026 – Carlisle Route to Sustainability Day

By admin • April 30, 2026
Route to Sustainability Day 2026 Sunday, May 3, 2026, 1:00 pm -4:00 pm Carlisle Public School Gym 83 School St. Enter by the solar canopy parking lot on Church St.  This Earth Day event will be chock full of environmental…Read more ›
Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Annual Meeting on November 23, 2025 at Pedal Power Bike & Ski in Acton, MA

November 23, 2025 – Annual Friends of the BFRT Meeting

By admin • November 3, 2025
Join us on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2 p.m. for the Friends’ Annual Meeting. We will present the latest news about the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Location: Pedal Power Bike and Ski, 176 Great Road, Acton Light refreshments will…Read more ›

Spring 2026

  • BFRT in Sudbury updates
  • Chelmsford High School Wellness Fair
  • Trail at Brewster’s Meadow
  • Connector path to Concord Middle School   
  • Longtime Friends Board Member Sharon Galpin Retires

Fall 2025

  • Farewell to Bob Armstrong and Dick Williamson
  • BFRT to Exten
  • Two Major Rail Trails Connect in South Sudbury
  • Remembering Daphne Freeman
  • Trail Sculpture Donated by Friends

Spring 2025

  • Ribbon Cutting in Sudbury Anticipated This Summer
  • Framingham 25% Design Nears Completion
  • Isaac Davis Trail Creates New Trail Connection in Acton
  • BFRT Connects to the Mass Central Rail Trail

Fall 2024

  • Framingham design progress
  • Lowell Connector Trail to BFRT
  • Chelmsford Trail Count (lots of usage)
  • Daphne Freeman Memorial
  • Award of grant for beacon crossing system to Westford DPW