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Blog Posts and News

Fall / Winter 2026 Newsletter is here!

By Friends of BFRT • November 3, 2026
Read the latest trail news and updates
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 ›

Fall / Winter 2026

  • Sudbury Seeks CPA Funding for Phase 3 and Study
  • Framingham Continues Engineering Design
  • Powder Mill Tunnel Transformation
  • Trail Counts in Chelmsford and Concord

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