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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)
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Tax-exempt under IRC Section 501 (c) (3).
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October 1, 2026 Town Update:
"The bids were opened on August 25, 2026. From the six contractors who placed a bid, ET&L Corp was the apparent low bidder. MassDOT is currently reviewing ET&L Corp contract documentations (e.g., prequalification proof, certifications, compliance documents, bid bond). A notice to award, on average, takes about 3 months. Once the contract is awarded, MassDOT will hold a pre-construction meeting (with the contractor) during which the contactor’s anticipated mobilization to the site will be discussed. The Town of Lynnfield will attend the pre-construction meeting and will share more information after."
July 30, 2026 Town Update:
The Town of Lynnfield is extremely excited to announce that MassDOT has initiated the construction bidding process for Phase 1 of our long-awaited rail trail project. The project was advertised for bidding on July 25th, and the bid opening is scheduled for August 25th. Construction of Phase 1, consisting of 1.8 miles of paved trail from Ford Avenue in Lynnfield to the Peabody City line, is now scheduled anticipated to commence by the end of this year with a construction duration of approximately two (2) years. A detailed construction schedule will be produced (and frequently updated) once the construction contract is awarded..
The Town expresses great appreciation to all who have helped in the effort to realize Phase 1, especially the MassDOT and Federal Highway Administration teams for their commitment, support, and funding. Chairperson Alexis Leahy on behalf of the Select Board stated that “this is a historic moment, decades in the making, for the Town of Lynnfield, the Friends of the Lynnfield Rail Trail, and the project team. This milestone now officially transitions us from design into the preconstruction phase of the project. We hope to have a contractor on board by November and a construction schedule shortly thereafter."
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