Public Hearing on Bike Trail at Bridge St School Monday 4/27

There will be a public hearing for the Manhan Rail Trail (an extension
to the Norwottuck Rail Trail from Easthampton to Northampton) on
Monday, April 27th, 2009 in Northampton at the Bridge Street
Elementary School (2 Parsons Street) at 7:00pm.

As you may have read, this project has the potential to be fast-
tracked as part of federal stimulus funding, if it is deemed worthy
(with the potential to start construction this summer). This hearing
will be used to help determine whether there is community support for
building this trail.

I would strongly encourage you to attend this meeting and speak
briefly about why this path is an important component of a
sustainable transportation network. Offering to bring a friend or
neighbor would be really helpful. More information about the hearing,
and the handout that will be provided can be found on the Friends of
Northampton Trails and Greenways, Incorporated website:

http://www.fntg.net/manhanhearing.pdf

Nick Horton
President
Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways, Incorporated