Rail Trails panel favors new Fairview Farm signs

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What happened

Staff reported the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board extended the Broadacres Farm access deadline to July 1, and the Community Preservation Committee will hear the Phase 3 and Mass Central application Dec. 9. Members discussed Fairview Farm trespass signage, including A-frame signs, but took no vote; staff will pursue signage. The committee approved the Oct. 7, 2026 minutes, and it took no vote on the literature boxes or the Diamond arrows, which go to DCR and the Select Board as advisory matters.

Key decisions

• 📜 Trespass signage at Fairview Farm discussed. No vote. Staff will pursue signage, and members discussed A-frame signs and friendlier wording. (Vote no vote). Read case details
• ● Traffic garden concept leaned toward using existing asphalt. The committee leaned toward supporting a traffic garden if it uses existing asphalt; Haskell Field, the Senior Center area and Peter Noyes School were suggested. No vote was taken. (Vote no vote). Read case details
• ● Approval of Oct. 7, 2026 minutes. The committee approved the Oct. 7, 2026 minutes. (Vote approved by voice and roll call). Read case details

Next dates

• Dec. 2: Next Rail Trails Advisory Committee meeting
• Dec. 9: Community Preservation Committee hearing on Phase 3 and Mass Central application
• Jan. 6: Next Rail Trails Advisory Committee meeting
• Feb. 3: Next Rail Trails Advisory Committee meeting
• July 1: Broadacres Farm access deadline

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