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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Communication Building Ruins at Annursnac
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New Bridge Construction at Second Division Brook Conservation Land
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Sudbury River
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Estabrook Road
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Estabrook Home Foundation
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Old Calf Pasture
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Emerson-Thoreau Amble
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Hutchins Pond in Punkatasset
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View across Mattison Field
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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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Target 3 at the Old Rifle Range
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Ruins of William Brewster's Cabin
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Bay Circuit Trail
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AMC Work Party 2016
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Bog at West Concord Park
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Swamp at Annursnac Conservation Land
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Reformatory Branch Trail
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Indian Rock in Estabrook Woods
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Old Rifle Range Trailhead
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Egg Rock
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Trail at the River Confluence
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River Confluence at Egg Rock
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Reformatory Branch Trailhead
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Second Division Brook
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Harrington Park Sign
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William Brewster's Initials at October Farm
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Jennie Dugan Brook
Click here to take a virtual tour of some of Concord's open spaces.
Meeting Dates
January 31, 2023 |
February 28, 2023 |
March 28, 2023 |
April 25, 2023 |
May 30, 2023 |
June 27, 2023 |
July 25, 2023 |
August 29, 2023 |
September 26, 2023 |
October 31, 2023 |
November 28, 2023 |
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.