Great news! The rail trail article passed during Medfield’s Town Meeting. This video of the portion of the meeting shows the discussion of the article and the vote. Although the Warrant committee recommended dismissal of the article, the Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 in favor. There were about 800 attendees and the vote was by show… Read More

Hello, friends! February brings several important advances for the Medfield rail trail initiative. Warrant Article The Medfield Bay Colony Rail Trail Study Committee is working with  town officials on final language for a warrant article. The article, to be voted on during Town Meeting (Monday, April 30, 7:30 pm at the high school),  would authorize… Read More

We need more community support to accelerate the development of a rail trail in Medfield. The Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail invite you to an informational meeting and presentation on: • Current status of the Medfield rail trail • Findings from the March 2017 trail feasibility study, presented by Robert Weidknecht from Beals and… Read More

The Friends of Medfield Rail Trail have made impressive advancements over the last months. Christian Donner presented the Bay Colony Rail Trail Study Committee’s report to the Medfield selectmen at their December 20 meeting. The selectmen commended the report, saying it was very well researched and thorough. The selectmen encouraged Christian and the Friends of… Read More

We had wonderful participation at our kickoff meeting last week, forming a group with lots of great energy, new ideas and a “let’s get it done” attitude. The group is already organizing a meeting to provide information and get support from residents who abut the trail. This special meeting is taking place on Sunday, November 6… Read More