We’re holding a fundraising event on November 3rd at 243 North Street in Medfield, and you’re invited! Enjoy a fall afternoon with drinks, food and fun while supporting the Medfield rail trail. Meet WCVB Channel 5 News Anchor and Medfield resident Ben Simmoneau, who will emcee the event. Attendance to the event is free. We… Read More

While we’ve all been enjoying the summer, the Friends of the Medfield Rail Trail, with the support of the Bay Colony Rail Trail Association, has made progress towards the goal of starting construction next year. We’ve raised almost $45,000 in private donations to date from scores of local residents, businesses and organizations, including the Medfield… Read More

Get a preview of what the Medfield rail trail will look like. On Sunday, November 11th at 1:00 PM join us for a trail walk along the Needham Rail Trail. Completed in 2016, the 1.3-mile recreational path runs along the abandoned railroad line from the Charles River near the Dover line to the Town Forest… Read More

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 the Medfield Rail Trail commissioned a design study for the Medfield portion of the trail. The final report was completed in April 2017. Beals & Thomas Conceptual Design Study – Final Report (4/2017) The Bay Colony Rail Trail Study Committee delivered its final report to the Board of Selectmen in December of… 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