Category Archives: Maynard Mass

Date Nails

Posted on July 28, 2013 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

Maynard ARRT volunteer and Beacon columnist David Mark has written an interesting article about date nails on the railroad. Don’t know what a date nail is? Follow this link and learn all about them. I think I see a new … Continue reading →

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ARRT Spring Update

Posted on April 4, 2013 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

March has been a good month for the ARRT. There has been progress in many areas and here are the details. Back in November 2011, AECOM finished the Acton-Maynard 25% trail design and submitted it to MassDOT for review. The … Continue reading →

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Spring is here

Posted on April 17, 2012 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

Spring is finally here and there is a lot going on with the ARRT. First off, most of Massachusetts is in a full-blown drought, with tinder dry brush alongside the trail. Yesterday, the ARRT volunteers had their first spring cleanup … Continue reading →

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New Maynard Book

Posted on November 30, 2011 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

Beacon-Villager columnist and ARRT Director David Mark has just published a book of his best columns and blog posts. It is titled “Maynard – History and Life Outdoors” and can be purchased in Maynard at The Paper Store, Gallery Seven and … Continue reading →

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Lines and Boundaries

Posted on April 13, 2011 by AssabetRiverRailTrail

It’s amazing when a group of people with a shared interest get to talking, what interesting turns a real and virtual conversation can take. It all started last month, when Bob Brooks of Maynard, sent us a great winter photo. … Continue reading →

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