Trail Maintenance Advisory Committee

The Trail Maintenance Advisory Committee (TMAC) was formed to advise and assist the BCA trail maintainers. We all have the common goal to provide a trail that is easy to follow, safe and enjoyable to walk. Let us help you to achieve this goal and provide any assistance and support you may need to maintain the trail as one of the major long-trails in Massachusetts.


Alan French congratulates Josh Bourke at the Pembroke Trail Dedication for completing his Eagle Scout trails project. Josh and members of Troop 105 cut a new connecting trail to Tubbs Meadow for the Bay Circuit Trail.

TMAC meetings are coming to your area in 2008!     Click here to download the 2008 schedule

What We Provide

► White 2" x 6" plastic blazes, 4" x 4" plastic Bay Circuit Trail logos, aluminum nails, and slotted plastic blazes for tie-wrapping to poles.

► Help and advice in evaluating, marking and maintaining the trail.

► Advice to correct trail problems and support for big projects.

► Clearinghouse for you to send us updated guide descriptions and maps.

► Map signs for areas where blazes are not permitted.

► Directional signs where the trail splits, has an alternate route, or a spur.

Publications

► Bay Circuit Trail Maintenance Manual (Version 1)   Contains guidance for evaluating, marking and maintaining your section of the trail.[823 KB PDF]

► Guidance for Beaver Problems (version 1)   Discusses dealing with flooded trails caused by beavers dams and pursuing the regulatory permitting process. [258 KB PDF]

► Trail Marking Tips   A collection of useful tips for marking the trail.[148 KB PDF]

► BCT Town Sign   Bulletin Board or Trailhead sign for your town.

Contacts

If you need assistance on any trail maintenance issues or would like any of our publications mailed to you, please contact the TMAC member who represents your town:

► Dan Streeter: Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, Hamilton, Topsfield, Ipswich

► Dave Hall: Georgetown, Boxford, N Andover, Andover, Tewksbury, Lowell

► Bill Murphy: Acton, Bedford, Concord, Lincoln, Wayland

► Bill Fadden: Sudbury, Framingham, Marlborough, Southborough

► Denny Nackoney: Ashland, Sherborn, Medfield, Walpole, Sharon

► Les Perry: W Bridgewater, E Bridgewater, Hanson, Kingston, Duxbury

► Dick Watson Trails guru, consultant and craftsman.

►You may also email us:

 

Page revised 23 May 2005