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Trails Committee Mahoosuc Land Trust, Inc. March 12, 2008 |
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The Trails Committee of the Mahoosuc Land Trust is made up of trail users, business owners, the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, interested citizens, and representatives from local government.
A vigorous trails system:
· Provides a place for healthy outdoor activity · Encourages community fun and personal interaction · Provides safe walking and biking for youngsters · Gives access to recreation areas · Provides an alternative to driving · Serves people with a wide range of physical abilities
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And Friends of the Androscoggin |
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History: In April 2002, the Bethel Pathway opened. On October 8, 2005 the Androscoggin River Recreation Bridge opened connecting Mayville and Bethel north of the Androscoggin with the Bethel Pathway. The Bethel Trails Committee received a $29,000 grant in April 2006 from the Maine Recreational Trails Program to extend the Bethel Pathway to the North Road. For recent progress turn to Key Projects or to Trail News. |
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A safe walk to school escorted by volunteer parents was organized to demonstrate need for Bethel village sidewalks. From expressions on their faces, the kids enthusiastically took to the idea. Barbara Russell, SAD 44 Health Coordinator heads the Bethel Area Trails effort to achieve safe walks to school in Bethel. |
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A Safe Walk to School for Bethel Students—October 3rd, 2006 |
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The Trails Committee has four goals that were adopted at a February 2005 trails workshop of 75 participants meeting at Telstar High School: 1. Bethel to Angevine Park 2. Safe Routes to School 3. Bethel to Newry 4. Pathway to Bethel Village Center
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Photo credit: Alison Aloisio/ Bethel Citizen |
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Photo: Michael Daniels, The Bethel Citizen |
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Bethel Pathway now connects Davis Park directly to the North Road by Michael Daniels, The Bethel Citizen, Dec 7, 2006 Scene: preparing North Road extension of Bethel Pathway. Left to right: Patti Parsons, Kirk Siegel, Rich Savage, Scott Cole, Jeff Parsons, and two members of the Savage Excavation team. |
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