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Southborough committee lays out Phase 1 signage plan for Peninsula Trail; seeks MWRA, DCR and Nipmuc input
Summary
Trails committee outlined signage locations and themes for the Peninsula Trail Phase 1, including two kiosks, four main interpretive signs and smaller single-post signs; committee will coordinate with MWRA, DCR, the CPC and local Nipmuc representatives before final text and installation.
The Southborough Trails Committee on Sept. 25 agreed on a Phase 1 signage framework for the Peninsula Trail and set steps for permissions, design and text review. Committee member Kat McKee outlined a proposal that includes two kiosks (near the Route 30/Central Street trailhead and near the boardwalk/roadside entry), four larger interpretive pedestal signs along the trail, and several smaller single-post signs to note features such as the double-arch bridge and East Main Street/schoolhouse sites. McKee said the committee’s initial budget for signage production was “under $15,000,” with installation and any overages to be covered by remaining grant funds and Community Preservation Act (CPA) monies. The nut graf: The committee prioritized accessibility, historical…
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