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Hubbardston committee finalizes ribbon-cutting and signage for new Dottie Rock accessible trail
Summary
The Town of Hubbardston Open Space Committee set a Sept. 17 ribbon-cutting for the newly completed Dottie Rock accessible trail, agreed on trail names and accessibility signage, and finalized event logistics including parking, shuttle options and refreshments.
The Town of Hubbardston Open Space Committee on Aug. 28 set a ribbon-cutting for the new Dottie Rock accessible trail for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, with a rain date of Wednesday, Sept. 24, and agreed on signage and several trail names tied to the new network.
Committee members said Mark Kresge will introduce representatives from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and MassTrails at the event and that the North County Land Trust will help publicize it. Organizers plan a staggered walk after a brief ribbon-cutting and will offer GRIT chairs for visitors with mobility limitations to try on-site.
The committee emphasized accessibility in signage. Members agreed to add a standard accessibility symbol (a combined hiker/wheelchair icon used by Massachusetts trail programs) on trail signage rather than changing the…
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