On Saturday, February 5th, State Senator Ed Kennedy joined with State Senator John Cronin, Townsend Selectman Charles Sexton-Diranian, Townsend Selectwoman Veronica Kell, Townsend Selectman Joseph Shank and Groton Selectman Peter Cunningham, to present a check for $100,000 to Squannacook Greenways. This funding originated as a budget amendment filed by Senator Cronin in the State’s 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget. The $100,000 which was included in the final ARPA budget, will be used to help facilitate the second phase of the Squannacook River Rail Trail’s construction.
This new segment of the Squannacook River Rail Trail will extend the trail from Old Meetinghouse Road to Harbor Church in Townsend. Following the completion of phase two, phase three of construction will create a segment of trail from the north crossing of Crosswinds Drive to the Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area in Groton. The final phase of construction will connect both the Groton and Townsend sections of trail. Once completed, the Squannacook River Rail Trail will be 3.7 miles of multi-use trail perfect for walking, running, cycling, and other outdoor activities
