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Norwood committee eyes MassTrails grant, kiosk and wayfinding funding
Summary
Members discussed applying for MassTrails funding for wayfinding and agreed to coordinate with town community development and a volunteer grant writer; MassTrails applications are due Feb. 1.
The Norwood Trails Advisory Committee discussed pursuing a state MassTrails grant to fund trail wayfinding and kiosks and reviewed a volunteer Eagle Scout kiosk project that would add three information kiosks at town trailheads.
Committee members said MassTrails — described in the meeting as "a division of the state" under the Department of Conservation and Recreation and related state offices — provides matching grants and technical assistance for off‑road shared-use pathways. According to the committee, the application window typically opens in November and the program has a Feb. 1 application deadline.
"MassTrails ... seeks to expand and connect the Commonwealth's networks of off…
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