Volunteer Opportunities
 

We are looking for volunteers for several projects and events. We hope that you will be able to participate. Past events have included trail clean-ups, parades, staffing BFRT tables at town events and concerts.

2012 Summer Events

June 30, Carlisle Old Home Day, contact: Carlisle - Alan Cameron alancameron@comcast.net 978-369-2223

July 3 & 4, Chelmsford July 4th Celebration & Bike Parade, contact: Cynthia McLain cynthia.mclain@comcast.net, 978-726-0864
July 4, Concord Picnic in the Park, (Emerson Playground), contact: Barbara Pike bbpike@aol.com 978-369-0437
July 4, Sudbury Fourth of July Parade, contact: Dick Williamson richardcw@verizon.net, 978-618-5475

Summer
Mondays - Sudbury Summer Concerts, contact: Dick Williamson richardcw@verizon.net, 978-618-5475
Fridays - Framingham Concerts on the Green, contact: John Stasik jstasik@rcn.com 508-877-6771

Need Volunteers for newly created Sponsorship Committee


The FBFRT Board of Directors at its Aug-8th meeting approved the creation of a Sponsorship Committee, along with defined goals and structure as a way of garnering business sponsorship. The members of the Sponsorship Committee will be in charge of the logistics of garnering, approving, and implementing sponsorship agreements, as well a fund-raising for those who have the constitution for it. I am looking for volunteers to join me on the new Sponsorship Committee. It will be great way to get more involved with the Friends without a huge time commitment.

Contact me at tmichelman@comcast.net or 978-580-6190 if you are interested. I will make it as fun as possible.

Volunteer to be Trail Clean-Up Coordinator

We need someone to coordinate Trail Clean-ups on Phase 1. Getting volunteers for clean-up days is easy, the logistics are the work. Please help by volunteering to herd them cats for a handful of days throughout the year. Experienced Board Members will help you organize and plan. Contact me at tmichelman@comcast.net or 978-580-6190 if you are interested.

Join the new Chelmsford Trail Crew!

The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) is looking for volunteers to help with maintaining the rail trail. Chelmsford Trail Crew Members sign-up to help with litter pickup or light maintenance on a 1/4 mile section of the rail trail in Chelmsford. There are 22 sections. The Chelmsford Trail Crew Coordinator is Ken Van Tassell, a member of both the Friends of the BFRT and the Chelmsford Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Volunteers will be recognized on the Friends of the BFRT website and will receive a free t-shirt or cap. For more information and/or to sign up for your favorite section of trail, contact info@brucefreemanrailtrail.org.

Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Maintenance Guidelines (PDF)

Trail Maintenance Schedule
Litter pickup: Picking up trash and properly disposing of it
General light maintenance: Removing weeds along the trail, mowing, clearing of small debris, and proper disposal. As necessary.
Number Section Landmark/Mile Litter
Pickup		 Light
Maint.		 Notes
1 Start: Rt. 3 Terminus
End: Glen Ave		 Rt. 3 Tunnel/1.75 Al Souza Al Souza Landscape plantings at terminus, Glen Ave. side of Rt. 3 near River Meadow Brook, and Glen Ave. Grass on Glen Ave side of Rt. 3. Significant rubbish.
2 Start: Glen Ave.
End: Manahan St.		 Back of Chelmsford Mall/ 2.00 Bob McCabe   Landscape plantings at Glen Ave. both sides of the fence. Grass behind Chelmsford Mall. Moderate rubbish
3 Start:Manahan St.
End: Rt. 495		 2.25 Patrick Cunha Patrick Cunha Landscape plantings at Manahan St. Moderate rubbish.
4 Start: Rt. 495
End: Golden Cove Rd.		 Rt. 495 Underpass, 2.50 Jonathan Moore   Landscape plantings at Golden Cove Rd. Significant rubbish.
5 Start: Golden Cove Rd.
End: Emerson Ave.		 Colonial Oil Mike Carignan   Landscape plantings at Golden Cove Rd. and behind Colonial Oil. Moderate rubbish.
6 Start: Emerson Ave.
End: Rt. 110

Dunkin Donuts and Ball fields/ 2.75     Landscape plantings at entrance to the ball fields (Rt. 110). Grass at ball fields. Significant rubbish.
7 Start: Rt. 110
End: Central Square		 Old Town Hall parking area/ 3.0     Landscape plantings at Rt. 110 and Old Town Hall. Significant rubbish.
8 Start: Central Square
End: Entrance to woods		 Cushing Place parking area, Artwalk/ 3.25 CDM CDM Ivy at Artwalk. Grass. Significant rubbish
9 Start: Entrance to woods
End: Bridge #1		 Bridge #1/ 3.50 Ken Dews Ken Dews Landscaping at entrance to woods. Minimal rubbish.
10 Start: Bridge #1
End: Mile 4.0		 Bartlett woodlot/ 3.75 Brian Herzog Brian Herzog Minimal rubbish.
11 Start: Mile 4.0
End: Mile 4.25		 4.00 Junior Girl Scout Troop 6019 Junior Girl Scout Troop 6019 Minimal rubbish.
12 Start: Mile 4.25
End: Mile 4.5		 Bovey Woodlot/ 4.25 Junior Girl Scout Troop 6019 Junior Girl Scout Troop 6019 Minimal rubbish.
13 Start: Mile 4.5
End: High Street		 4.50 David Nyhof David Nyhof Landscape plantings at High St. Moderate rubbish.
14 Start: High Street
End: Mile 5.0		 Bridge #2/ 4.75     Landscape plantings at High St. Moderate rubbish.
15 Start: Mile 5.0
End: Bridge #3		 Chelmsford Swim & Tennis Club / 5.00 Tom Gazda Tom Gazda Landscape plantings at Blaisdell. Minimal rubbish.
16 Start: Bridge #3
End: Powerlines		 Bridge #3/ 5.25 John Morrisey   Minimal rubbish.
17 Start: Powerlines
End: Maple Road		 Byam School parking area,
Red Wing Farm / 5.50		 Casey
Jones		   Landscape plantings at Maple Rd. Moderate rubbish.
18 Start: Maple Road
End: Pond St.		 Agway Mike Koziel Mike Koziel Landscape plantings at Maple Rd. and Pond St. Grass. Moderate rubbish.
19 Start: Pond St
End: Lakeside Ave.		 Heart/Baptist Pond Parking area / 6.00 Patrick Cunha Patrick Cunha Landscape plantings at Pond St. Moderate rubbish.
20 Start: Lakeside Ave.
End: Westview Ave.		 Bridge #4 / 6.25 Eric Andrus   Landscape plantings at Westview Ave.
21 Start: Westview Ave.
End: Evans Way		 6.50 Butch
O'Lari		 Butch
O'Lari		 Landscape plantings at Westview Ave. and Evans Way. Minimal rubbish.
22 Start: Evans Way
End: Chelmsford/Westford Town Line		 Greenwood Ave. (private way) / 6.75 David Carlson David Carlson Landscape plantings at Evans Way. Greenwood is a private way in Westford. Minimal rubbish.S

 

Past BFRT Events

 

2006 Boston Marathon

2006 Trail Clearing Acton, March 25, 2006

2005 Trail Clearing Acton, October 22, 2005


 
For information on this proposed trail please contact the Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail at: info@BruceFreemanRailTrail.org