Phase 2 has begun! Visit the photos of the groundbreaking ceremony... ~ June 5th is international trail day! ~

The next meeting is Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 pm, at the Senior Center. Come on down, get involved, and have some fun!

The Friends are planning a new, big project! What if Milford broke the world's record for the longest hopscotch game along our trail??

We can! The current world record is 3 miles. With our 2.6 trail, we can double back and leave that record in the dust! Can we go 5 miles??? This length is higher than Mt. Everest!

It could be a fundraising event for the Milford trail and its phase 2 construction.

Big project! Can we do it? Yes we can!

We are beginning to plan and need volunteers to help coordinate the historic event for the Town of Milford and the Trail.

Please get involved and come to the next Friends meeting. If you cannot make the meeting, or have questions please contact Dave Cassinelli at davecassinelli@comcast.net or 508-667-3311. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Annual Trail Earth Day Clean Up – April 24, 2010

Trail maintenance was the major order of business at this year’s Trail clean up for the more than 30 volunteers that participated. Armed with shovels, edgers, leaf blowers representing many of the Trail’s Adopter organizations, the multi-purpose 2.8 mile long phase 1 portion was cleared of winter debris and trash. Approximately 1 mile (both sides) of the trail beginning near Fino Field and continuing to Dilla St crossing was edged by volunteers using an edger machine donated for use by Ace Hardware of Milford and hand held edgers & shovels to cut & push back the growth of grass from narrowing the paved pathway. Flowers and mulch was added to the Sacred Heart trailhead area surrounding the new information kiosk - the latest Eagle Scout project along the trail.

The Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail extends their great appreciation and thanks to the following individuals who donated their time and muscle power to this maintenance effort.

Adopter organizations represented included Montgomery Lodge of Masons, Alternatives Unlimited, Midtown Fitness Center, Italian American Vets, and Hockamock Area YMCA.

Volunteer Names

Ed Hollister
Sheldon Moniz
John Edmondson
Terenzio Colpicelli
Phil Evans
Dave Cassinelli
Michelle Byrns
Ed Rizoli
Vinnie Souiciari
Henry Bertulli
Angelo Mazzuchelli
Marie Clemente
Bob Clemente
Debbie Dauphinee
John Wilcox
Tom Myatt
Linda Morley
Lucio Vendeth
Brian McGuinness
Grace McGuiness (daughter)
Alison Dann
Brett Staupe
Sheena Limoges
Terri Meisenheim
Sylvia Story
Lauren Marciszyn
Leanne Danielson
GuruSigman…
Carolyn Cooney
Dick Flooks
Pat Rosenthal

For the safety, health & enjoyment of everyone, please be aware of the following:

• People enjoying the trail with their dogs must ‘scoop the poop’ their pets deposit - per Milford town by-law. Dog clean up stations are located at Fino Field, Louisa Lake & just before the Rte 495 crossing.

• Bikes, roller bladers, people with strollers, etc, please pass others on the left & let the people you are passing know by saying, “Passing on your left”.

• Cross Dilla St safely – observe the flashing red beacons, stop before stepping into the roadway, look both ways & then proceed safely across.

• Mile markers are located on the paved area designated with a letter. In the event of an emergency, call 911 and provide the letter & mile marking (ex: Trail A, ¼ mile)

• Chat with friends while resting along any of the 16 granite benches along the trail or pull-off areas.

• Leave no trace behind – carry your trash out or use the trash receptacles located near the dog clean up stations.

Please contact the Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail with any questions or concerns via email trail@milfordtrail.org or leave a message with the Milford Parks & Recreation Dept. (508)-478-1110, ext. 2650.

Better yet, please become a friends member for as little as $10! Details are on the membership form. And, your membership contribution is tax deductible!

Membership benefits include: membership discount card, member e-mail updates and a voice in supporting open and natural recreational space. Please consider getting involved!

Check out NEW membership benefits! Discounts from Granite Gulf! Milford Bicycle! Purchase Street Market! Midtown Fitness! Cartridge World! Hayes Photo!