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Committee members said volunteers are needed to staff the committee's table at the farmers market, which committee members said will run in June and beyond; member Joe Greeley has committed to some weeks and the group asked others to fill gaps. The meeting record said the market will be on the common and that organizers expected vendors to be set up early; the committee discussed alternating volunteers and skip‑week coverage to maintain a presence.

School and community events

Committee members described two upcoming school events where the trails committee typically participates: a Willit School literacy event scheduled for an evening time slot (discussed as 5:30–7 p.m. during the meeting) and a Prescott School STEM night likely in early June. Brian Pomatter and other members said such events are useful to show families local trails and to encourage trail use by younger children.

The committee also confirmed an organized walk scheduled for May 24, hosted by Progress Norwood, that will begin at the high‑school kiosk and follow a loop including Shaddock Park, Mount Norwood and the Willett. The walk was planned as an easy social loop; committee members discussed alternate routes for families with strollers and the need for some weed‑whacking along parts of the route in advance.

Parks and openings

Members noted a Tyler J. Lawrence Memorial Park grand opening planned for an upcoming Friday at the Norwood Airport site and the Bird Park centennial celebration on June 7 with public programming and food trucks. The committee encouraged members to attend and to publicize the events to trail users.

Health and safety

Members raised seasonal concerns such as ticks and encouraged volunteers working events with children to remind families about tick checks and appropriate attire. The group discussed volunteer supplies (gas for weed‑whackers, string trimmer line) and the need to coordinate equipment prior to community events.

Administrative close

At the end of the meeting members moved to adjourn. Lee Leach moved to adjourn the meeting; no second was required under the committee's practice, and the chair closed the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Trails Advisory Committee 5.13.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Trails Advisory Committee organized outreach for the summer: staffing a table at the Norwood Farmers Market, supporting Willit and Prescott school events, and leading a Progress Norwood social walk. Members also noted park openings and a nearby centennial celebration.","taxTitle","Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",52806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6560915,"Norwood conservation approval clears three trail water crossings; construction depends on river levels and botanical review",881,3131000,4012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3305746-8578caed102551dd95bf545847d785b9&start=3131&end=4012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3305746-8578caed102551dd95bf545847d785b9/thumbnail_3131000.jpg","/articles/6560915/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-conservation-approval-clears-three-trail-water-crossings-construction-depends-on-river-levels-and-botanical-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560915-06a964108538f194f5f4ce9fead8c457/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442929&Signature=PBfuYy2RYjeZ8gSe2IqkTvjMemGcd0h8w-rPvhik3oPzKoNlL2mivhTyOx7ORv2PSPIV5kbSV8TaypH0bJC12fUoC1Fe~XEr-oPzO-zxgNJVawVX9EC~E-2lAvXhzIMF6~VrKIUj-PMmo-XOZgfDuYCzP~kZjk-zUhNkp2w4sRsLgi-sivhdURRFpHzkYI15LNt1KCVqykHDa5vFfDaDgVLIGEw~7uLkC8jnpKK4lshtlu4e~g6mPYuayolY2jELWq7W4rNCiNbm5Lr8cg~q8C3bFR3xCAAIyYtHEeLlvUxX0Do5UMwnrSLFlgfS~IE39j7fQHpuRYCZXKLAGV7TwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwood Trails Advisory Committee on May 13 reviewed three water‑crossing projects that the town’s Conservation Commission recently approved. Committee members said the crossings are part of a broader effort, funded in part by Community Preservation Committee money, to make more trail segments passable and to link additional trail stretches.

Why it matters: approved crossings would reduce barriers on multi‑use trails and help connect segments toward the skating club, the dog‑kennel/University Avenue corridor and other trailheads. Committee members said the work requires coordination on timing, certified botanical surveys and careful logistics to move materials to sites with limited vehicle access.

What the committee discussed

Lee Leach summarized the filing and approvals and told the committee the three crossings were filed together and approved by the Conservation Commission. He said the projects will go in sequentially and that procurement of materials and site access plans are underway.

Funding and approvals: committee members said Community Preservation money is the funding source for the current crossings. A short administrative waiting period follows Conservation Commission approvals and a certified botanist must survey sites to check for a sedge species identified during permitting review. Lee told the committee the sedge is a state‑level concern that must be checked at each site to ensure the work won’t impact sensitive plant populations.

Construction logistics and timing

The group discussed limited vehicle access at many sites, the possibility of floating materials across low sections of the river and staging construction work when river heights are low. Lee said the crossings are designed to be passable up to a specific gauge and explained: “they're designed to be crossable up to a certain level of the river. On our gauge, it's 11 feet.”

Committee members said the work team would put footings in when conditions permit and possibly install decking later; volunteers and key participants (including a member the committee identified as Jerry) will coordinate schedule availability. Members said the work may proceed as soon as site conditions and the botanical clearance allow and expressed hope some of the crossings could be completed this season, though they cautioned actual progress depends on river levels and material readiness.

Follow‑up

The committee requested the botanical clearance and the final procurement timeline be shared once available. Members said the crossings filing is one step in a larger multi‑year plan to add a number of boardwalks and crossing structures to improve year‑round trail access.","The Norwood Trails Advisory Committee reviewed three water‑crossing (boardwalk/bridge) projects approved by the Conservation Commission. Committee members discussed procurement, access logistics, timing tied to river height and a required botanical survey for a sedge species.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6560920,"Norwood scout proposes three trail kiosks; committee identifies likely sites and next steps",1815,1080000,2895000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3305746-8578caed102551dd95bf545847d785b9&start=1080&end=2895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3305746-8578caed102551dd95bf545847d785b9/thumbnail_1080000.jpg","/articles/6560920/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-scout-proposes-three-trail-kiosks-committee-identifies-likely-sites-and-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560920-75415dd38b36783567c7e8b2a67b1180/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442929&Signature=gerEpjiaQdoR0vqrfaIAaOoJUkq5-0HAgXvjqX9vaHPs9NOnWME3tY2tCMHMn3tVd6kaK6YPzYgi80u11eX8NKr~tnSr~0WGv0nQwRdcYa2LuSbilvcCGjSAPYcbmGirQ6ZSu0T3luUspqPjgwW3Fh7woYe8vtc6PTGePkyaK6I7H7W2PKwvAOmfcYa6CNyzWVxj0t-T1d6Z9Lx3w2I7j71Qq3sdNbVyh~gSyW7X15yYOLR1pRjqqSofNgDatg9aFQ8QLgYq~s-tydbBK82UyBcjxq8jEHy~fOsYv7GBguuyDNqiNK20ky9zKnPboIp96W3LdgOnjY8ZRKnP9z383g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Yosh, a junior in high school and an Eagle Scout candidate, told the Norwood Trails Advisory Committee on May 13 that he plans to design and build three wayfinding kiosks as his Eagle Scout project.

The project is intended to fill gaps in Norwood's trail wayfinding. Committee members discussed likely kiosk locations (Ellis Playground, Meadow Street and a Willit/Father Max/Willett area were repeatedly cited), approvals needed from landowners or town bodies, a modest cost estimate and a timeline driven by the Scout’s age and Eagle-board deadlines.

Why it matters: kiosks provide maps and orientation at trailheads, make trails more visible to families and school groups and help link parks and existing signage. Committee members said they want to prioritize spots used by children and families as well as locations that currently lack clear signage.

Committee discussion and details

Committee members and the Scout identified three priority locations: Ellis Playground, the Meadow Street entrance and a kiosk near the Willit/Father Max/Willett trailhead. Multiple speakers said Bernie Cooper Riverfront Park already has several kiosks and the new kiosks should target gaps elsewhere. The group agreed Yosh should take site sketches to the town and to Troop/Eagle reviewers for sign‑off.

Cost and construction: the committee reported a Twin Peaks Construction estimate of about $1,500 for three kiosks (roughly $500 each) and described an anchoring method that uses metal diamond stakes hammered three feet into the ground so 4x4 posts do not sit directly in soil. Members said Twin Peaks would prefabricate the kiosks in its shop for later assembly on site.

Permissions, approvals and funding

Committee members emphasized that landowner permission is required when kiosks would sit on non‑town land. Potential landowners mentioned included the town, the conservation commission and Norwood Gardens; the committee said permissions should be secured early. Yosh said he must obtain beneficiary approval and Eagle‑board sign‑off before proceeding. He told the committee: “I just gotta talk to mister Realy, get the beneficiary approval, and then council approval with the Eagle board, and I'm all set.”

The committee noted town funds may be available when the municipal budget renews in July; otherwise fundraising or partner contributions would be needed. Members recommended Yosh circulate his design and a short project summary by email so the committee and town staff can expedite review and any approvals.

Next steps and timeline

Yosh said he aims to present to the Eagle board before his 18th birthday; committee members urged him to walk the proposed sites and finalize a three‑site list for the town manager and troop leaders. The committee also offered to help by checking sites, identifying utilities or ledge that might affect installation and coordinating with Twin Peaks on final dimensions.

The committee did not take a formal vote; members expressed general support pending landowner permissions and Eagle‑board approval. The group asked Yosh to circulate his drawings and a short materials list by email so they can coordinate sign‑off and, if needed, a modest town contribution when the fiscal year budget is set.","A Norwood Boy Scout candidate proposed designing and building three trail kiosks as his Eagle Scout project. The Trails Advisory Committee discussed likely locations, permissions, cost estimates and a tight timeline for approvals and construction.","actionData","errors"]

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