Wachusett Greenways

Connecting the Wachusett Community with Trails and Greenways 

November 2006 Activities

                                  

                     Alan Lepain (A Greenways member) took on a task of repainting mile marker posts in two Rutland locations.

   At left, is located near Muschopauge Road and right is located near the Charnock cut and tunnel. Alan researched the exact color, mileage number and  size that once existed on these markers. According to Alan, the Railroads upgraded their facilities around the early 1900's which included adding mile markers at every mile locations.

 

   

                                   

 

 

                                  

 

 

                     Taking advantage of the mild weather after Thanksgiving, these walkers discovered the new rail trail

                     stretch from Thayer pond to Charnock Hill tunnel and Rutland State park.

 

                                   

 

                             The finish touches to the tunnel began November 23, 2006. Two layers of blocks were added

                               to the tunnel header and the sides for safety