The Medfield Rail Trail is closer to reality, with construction expected to begin in the spring of 2021.

In August of last year, the Town of Medfield was awarded a second grant of $100,000 by the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation’s MassTrails Program. Together with the first grant of $100,000 awarded in 2018 and almost $80,000 raised from supporters, the total amount raised for the Trail provides the funds necessary to complete construction of the main elements of the Rail Trail (remove rails and ties, install and grade a gravel subsurface, construct safety railings, and install the stone dust surface).

In October, the Medfield Board of Selectmen authorized the Town Administrator to sign the lease with the MBTA for the Medfield Rail Trail once the required environmental liability insurance is purchased. In November, the Town approved our recommendation for which insurance to obtain and the Medfield Conservation Commission approved our plans.

There are a few major milestones to complete, including executing the lease with the MBTA, and conducting the bidding process for trail construction.

Our fundraising efforts are continuing so that we can begin to plan for trail amenities, such as signage and benches, visual barriers, and ongoing trail maintenance.

After years of work, we are so excited to finally be on the verge of constructing the Trail. We will continue to keep you posted on progress on this website and our Facebook page.

Thank you for your continued support!