Trails Committee
Meetings
- 8 a.m.
- The last Tuesday of every month
- Planning and Land Management Building
First Floor Meeting Room
141 Keyes Road
Concord, MA 01742
Agendas and Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.View Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Bob White, Chair
- Spencer Borden
- David Clarke
- Carlene Hempel
- Bill Kemeza
- Jay Keyes
- Bouke Noordzij
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Trail at the River Confluence
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Jennie Dugan Brook
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Hutchins Pond in Punkatasset
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Estabrook Road
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Indian Rock in Estabrook Woods
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Sudbury River
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AMC Work Party 2016
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Old Rifle Range Trailhead
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Emerson-Thoreau Amble
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Target 3 at the Old Rifle Range
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Estabrook Home Foundation
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Swamp at Annursnac Conservation Land
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Harrington Park Sign
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Second Division Brook
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Bay Circuit Trail
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Communication Building Ruins at Annursnac
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New Bridge Construction at Second Division Brook Conservation Land
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River Confluence at Egg Rock
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William Brewster's Initials at October Farm
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Reformatory Branch Trail
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Egg Rock
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View across Mattison Field
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Reformatory Branch Trailhead
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Old Calf Pasture
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Bog at West Concord Park
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Ruins of William Brewster's Cabin
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New Bridge at Second Division Brook
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William Brewster's Canoe House at October Farm
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Meeting Dates
November 28, 2023 |
January 30, 2024 |
February 27, 2024 |
March 26, 2024 |
April 30, 2024 |
May 28, 2024 |
June 25, 2024 |
July 30, 2024 |
August 27, 2024 |
September 24, 2024 |
October 29, 2024 |
November 26, 2024 |
Committee Charge
The Trails Committee aids the Town in trails issues and facilitate processes related to them, and to advise the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) on trail issues including, but not limited to:- Any Restrictions Required for Trail Preservation
- Handicap Accessibility
- Instances of Improper Encroachment
- Interference With Trail Use
- Routing or Re-Routing
- Trail Blockages or Deterioration
- Trail Marking
How Can You Get Involved? Become a Trail Steward!
Trail Stewards adopt a conservation area or trail and monitor it periodically to evaluate trail conditions and report on any needed maintenance concerns such as downed trees, invasive species control, and flooding. Stewards also make recommendations about improvements in the trails in their area and report on any illegal activity.
Click here for a list of Trail Steward Responsibilities
For more information, please contact the Division of Natural Resources Office at 978-318-3285.
The Trails Committee:
- Monitors the condition of all Concord existing public trails and trail markings, and identify areas needing improvement. Trail areas needing improvement will be documented and photographed. Identify appropriate locations for new trails, coordinating with private landowners on adjacent parcels through direct contact, when a new trail or trail amenity will be constructed within twenty feet of their property line.
- Develops and revises trail maps and descriptions for Town lands.
- Assists the NRC, where appropriate, in implementing recommendations made by the Committee and approved by the NRC.
- Supports the NRC and its mission by stewarding trails and Town lands.