Board, MassDOT discuss Keith Field parking, shared‑use path and Section 4(f) implications

Oct 7, 2026

At the workshop MassDOT and the Select Board discussed Keith Field access, potential parking along Sandwich Road, a shared‑use path tie‑in, and Section 4(f) recreational-resource considerations; MassDOT committed to continuing coordination with the recreation committee and to explore parking options and easements.

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MassDOT and the Select Board held an in-depth discussion about Keith Field and the related multimodal connections that will be affected by the bridge work. MassDOT’s consultants outlined a conceptual approach that treats the recreation parcel as a Section 4(f) resource and identified two focus areas: access along Sandwich Road and a crossing of the railroad tracks to connect to the Canal Service Road.

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