{"id":4161,"date":"2017-05-11T12:44:16","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T16:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wachusettgreenways.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=4161"},"modified":"2026-04-03T19:30:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:30:57","slug":"home-alt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wachusettgreenways.org\/wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#12480b&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|0|0px|0||&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_menu menu_id=&#8221;2&#8243; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;on&#8221; active_link_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; dropdown_menu_bg_color=&#8221;#12480b&#8221; dropdown_menu_line_color=&#8221;#a5d875&#8243; 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In 1995, this all-volunteer nonprofit group and our partners began to build and maintain the MCRT. Members, volunteers, donors and many partners are central to our work. Together, we have completed 21 miles of the planned 30 miles of the WG MCRT between Sterling and Barre.<\/p>\n<p>The first WG MCRT section opened in 1997. Wachusett Greenways partners include MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, eight towns, MassTrails, regional foundations, businesses and MCRT Alliance. Our eight partner towns are Barre, Holden, Oakham, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling and West Boylston. 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You are invited for fun and service. From trail work, to grant writing, hospitality, outreach, and other initiatives. 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Yaglou (88), of Barre (previously from Princeton) beloved friend of so many, and Wachusett Greenways leader, died on Sunday, December 8, with his family at his side. We are saddened by the loss of this dedicated servant of his family and the greater community.\r\n\r\nEd was born in Boston and grew up in Belmont. He attended Harvard University where he received his undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. Ed served in The United States Navy as a commissioned officer for four years and continued as a Reservist for an additional 16 years. He married Grace Marchant 63 years ago and together they raised a family: Susan Waddell from Northborough, Peter from Gabriel's, NY, Bill from Fairfax, VA and Geoffrey from Princeton. Ed and Grace have eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.\r\n\r\nDr. Yaglou spent his career in public education serving his community as a Math and Science Teacher, Vice Principal, Principal and most recently Superintendent of Schools for the Wachusett Regional School District from 1969 to 1986. Upon his retirement he was gifted a mountain bike, which he rode to explore the trails in Central Massachusetts and participated in many cycling trips throughout the east visiting historic landmarks. He spent countless hours volunteering with Wachusett Greenways clearing trails and building bridges across Worcester County to preserve the railroad beds and to create a beautiful and safe outdoor path for bicyclists, hikers, and joggers. He often led bike rides or hikes for others and with his family and took pleasure in seeing others enjoy the trails.\r\n\r\n Ed's historical preservation interests motivated him to be an active member of the Barre, Princeton and Washington, NH Historical Societies. He served on the board of the Barre Historical Society and participated in many events to educate the community and share the history of their little town.\r\n\r\nAnother of Ed's hobbies throughout his retirement was his involvement in the Barre Players, a theatre group in Barre. Ed appeared in one play and later focused his efforts behind the scenes building scenery, making repairs to the theatre building or working the ticket booth on show nights.\r\n\r\nEd was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Barre. 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In 1995, this all-volunteer nonprofit group and our partners began to build and maintain trails. Wachusett Greenways' key project is the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) in central Massachusetts. Members, volunteers, donors and many partners are central to our work. We have completed 19 miles of the planned 30 miles of the MCRT through the towns of Sterling, West Boylston, Holden, Rutland, Oakham and Barre. The first section of trail opened in 1997.\r\n\r\nWachusett Greenways members, volunteers and donors are working to complete the central 30 miles along with our partners including the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation and other Commonwealth agencies, eight towns, regional foundations and businesses. 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