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Next meeting 7/13 7PM

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:52:28 +0000

Tuesday June 13th, 7Pm
Nevins Memorial Library

Don’t forget !
bring a friend!

Rail Trail Clean Up Day! 5/8

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:21:02 +0000

As always Methuen Rail Trail Alliance will be taking part in the Methuen Clean Up Day on May 8th.

We did such a bang up job last year in the wildlife sanctuary, we may have our eye on another debris filled section. Last year we were finished well before noon, so I don’t expect this spring to be any different.

Keep the Saturday free for a few hours of cleanup.
And don’t forget the Cookout at the Tenney School.

Methuen Annual Neighborhood Spring Clean Up

Saturday, May 8, 2010
9:00 am – Noon
Lend A Hand….. Get A Methuen T-Shirt!

Trash Bags Provided

Volunteer Cookout 12:30-2 pm
Tenney School Playground.

Methuen Rail Trail Alliance Officers

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:05:01 +0000

We need a round of applause for Julie Levesque (Provencal), who after much begging on my part has thankfully agreed to take on the job of Secretary pro tem. That fills the last open spot on the Methuen Rail Trail Alliance board of directors.

I am so thoroughly grateful for each and every moment that our volunteers give to the project; I know it will come back to the community ten-fold.

I am also eternally grateful for Tim Vermette our new Project coordinator, Tim has been getting out on the trail regularly and clearing the west side of the tracks of obstructions. This long term project is part of goal to make our section of trail passable by foot and mountain bike. The more people we can get out there, the more folks can see what a great hidden asset this property is.

Also working behind the scenes is Kelly Tondo, our Event coordinator. Kelly has been the driving force behind out petition drive. She has been working to get copies of our petition into local venues and get some of US some visibility in the community. Last summer’s info tables at soccer events went over like gangbusters.

And the folks who keep me propped up and on track are Harry Banks, our vice president and Rachel Banks our esteemed and put upon treasurer. Rachel and I have worked diligently to get get all the i’s dotted and t’s crossed on all the registration documents a new organization needs.

We will be having small, kitchen table MRTA meetings throughout the winter for those who want to attend; and will go back to formal meetings in the library when the snow’s clear.

Thank you all!
Joyce

Methuen Rail Trail Alliance Board of Directors
Joyce Godsey, President Pro Tem
Harry Banks, Vice President Pro Tem
Rachel Banks, Treasurer Pro Tem
Julie Levesque, Secretary Pro Tem
Kelly Tondo, Event Coordinator
Tim Vermette, Project Coordinator

Rail Trail Clean Up Day 11/21

admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:07:45 +0000

Rail Trail Clean up Day

Saturday November 21st, 2009 8:00am
Bring gloves and whatever implements of destruction you like. We are going to try to make a dent in the accumulated detritus just north of the Five Corners Bridge yet south of the Spicket River. Meet up is same as last time, in the parking lot at the end of Pine St. The city will be making a trash pickup on Monday.

We need a nice turnout of 8 or 10 people to make the time go quickly. We should be done in plenty of time, the Santa Parade doesn’t start until 1:00PM. See you all there.

Rail Trail Benefit Yard Sale Oct 3

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:10:27 +0000

GIANT MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE
to Benefit the Methuen Rail Trail!

October 3rd, 8 AM – 2 PM

65 Ames St
Methuen

all sorts of donations welcome, contact us and we will arrange a pickup!

Contact
Methuen Rail Trail
978-376-5619
info@methuenrailtrail.org

MRTA Meeting Wednesday 8/26 at 7:00

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:12:39 +0000

There is a scheduled Rail Trail Alliance meeting tomorrow
August 26th
at 7PM at the Nevins Library.
We have a nice fat agenda with many things that need tending to.

Hopefully we have all had a nice summer and are ready for some action.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT MEETING re: Central Business District development

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:30:38 +0000

This just in from the City.

I plan on being there, if anyone else from the project can join me.
This is very exciting, this is JUST the type of development we need to make our Rail Trail a important local feature.
joyce

City of Methuen, Massachusetts
Department of Economic & Community Development
The Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street
Methuen, Massachusetts 01811
Telephone (978) 983-8560 Fax (978) 983-8976

MEMORANDUM

TO: To all Abutters of the Osgood/Railroad/River St& Site Area
FROM: Community Development Department
City of Methuen
DATE: June 29, 2009

RE: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT MEETING — JULY 14 2009

Dear Residents:
The City of Methuen applied for and received a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to hire a consultant to determine the feasibility of developing mixed-income housing, and/or mixed-use development, in or near the Methuen Central Business District. The Osgood/Railroad/River Streets site has been selected as an area of interest in creating possible mixed-use development Your attendance is greatly appreciated as the City is looking to obtain the resident& opinions and concerns.

Should you have any questions prior to this meeting, please feel free to call Ms. Karen
A. Sawyer, Director, Community Development at (978) 983-8660, Monday through
Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am to 12:O0noon.

--   Joyce Godsey President Methuen Rail Trail Alliance  978-376-5619 cell 866-416-6101 fax info@methuenrailtrail.org

Petition drive

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:34:19 +0000

Wow, this self serve petition drive is doing well! Folks are starting to mail in completed petitions. Simply download the petition, sign your name and pass it around. Once it is filled send it back to Methuen Rail Trail Alliance.

Hope to see folks this weekend at the Soccer Jamboree and the Bike Rodeo!

Petition drive going great guns

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:38:25 +0000

Thanks to Kelly Tondo, our petition drive is taking off.

Along with Kelly, Rachel Banks and Susan Prior manned an information table at the MKS soccer field on Rt 110 and were able to get a lot of signatures, not to mention a few donations.

MRTA Petition Drive

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:37:26 +0000

Download the NEW Improved petition. Just a couple of close up shots of our new petition. This new version has our address on it as well as a place to put the member name and phone number.

Download this new version and try it out. Bring it to work, to school, carry it in your car.
Hand it out to your friends and neighbors. Get as many signatures as you can and return the originals to us.