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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

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.

Our newest toy

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:32:32 +0000

Through the good graces of some folks on Methuen Freecycle we have us a smaller trailer for use in trail development. Technically 1980 Besco Folding Motorcycle trailer, this can easily hook to an atv for rubbish removal; allowing us to use the larger donated trailer to move larger loads directly to the dump. We still have no clear idea when all this trail clearing will occur, but when it does we will have some nifty tools to make it easier.

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!

Soccer Jamboree Saturday June 13th !!

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:34:49 +0000

The Methuen Rail Trail Alliance will be set up in two locations this Saturday!!

Kelly Tondo will be at the Soccer Jamboree at the Soccer Field out on Rt 110 towards Dracut, selling water and getting petition signatures.

And I will be at the AAA Bike Rodeo in the Target parking lot on Pleasant Valley St, getting petition signatures and some video footage for our community access feature.

Plenty of chances to volunteer…even 15 minutes of your time at either location will be appreciated!

Methuen Rides Windham

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:36:24 +0000

windham ride, originally uploaded by jgodsey.

A small group of Methuen Rail Trail supporters met up on Windham’s Rail Trail last Monday. The Banks, Tondo, Gallagher and Lavoie families (as well as myself) took a small cruise up and down Windham’s well cared for trail. Only a few of us had visited the trail in the past, and those that hadn’t were all a flutter with the idea that we could have anything like this for our very own. Hopefully we can make this a regular thing that will keep us inspired until that day comes.

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.

Windham Trail Group Ride – Tuesday 6PM

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:41:13 +0000

There is a small group riding the Windham Rail Trail on Tuesday after supper at 6PM. Tentatively we are meeting at the Roulston Rd access. If anyone has a reason to meet up at the Windham Depot, we can easily change the meeting point. Email us if you are planning to come.

There is space for a few cars on the shoulder of Roulston Rd.

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MRT meeting Wed 27th at 7PM

admin — Tue, 26 May 2009 16:42:21 +0000

I know it’s a short notice reminder, but there is still a meeting tomorrow (Wed May 27th) at 7PM at the Nevins Library. It’s summer and we are all busy but we still have a couple of items on the agenda. So we will try to keep it short and sweet.

Meanwhile with all the good weather, like a lot of people I have been taking some rides on Windham’s trail. Memorial day was the busiest day I have experienced yet – it was very popular with the families and the cyclists. Then of course I had to stop and listen to the chorus of bullfrogs.