-advocating for the Lynnfield-Wakefield Rail Trail project.
Lynnfield Rail Trail
Incredible aerial video of Reedy Meadow
Hear Lynnfield Resident and abutter to the proposed Rail Trail ,Tom Grilk, talk about why he welcomes the Rail Trail behind his backyard.
- 5 min video.( A segment of the Lynnfield Rail Trail Forum- March 2017).
Safer, Healthier, Four Season Recreation
and a BOOST to all home values in town!
- see tab at top ( Positive Effect on RE Values)
October 16, 2025 Update
The town of Lynnfield was awarded a $100,000 MassTrails grant for the Lynnfield Rail Trail.
BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded the town a $100,000 MassTrails grant for the Lynnfield Rail Trail on Oct. 7.
Town Administrator Rob Dolan informed the Villager that the $100,000 grant will be used for screening for rail trail abutters.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) approved funding Phase 1 of the Lynnfield Rail Trail in fiscal year 2026,
totaling $6,062,695, earlier this year. Spring Town Meeting approved three warrant articles related to Phase 1 of the Lynnfield Rail Trail.
Phase 1 will go from Ford Avenue, which is off of Perry Avenue, to Nichols Lane in Peabody.
(See more- Lynnfield Villager article)
https://localheadlinenews.com/town-of-lynnfield-awarded-100k-grant-for-rail-trail/
Town Rail Trail website
https://www.lynnfieldma.gov/173/Rail-Trail
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