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MRG Official Opening – a Joyful Day!

Posted on July 22, 2018 by | 5 comments

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They came,  listened to a bit of history and the Mayor’s proclamation (honoring MRG Co-Chairs Paul Coats and Frank Gould) . . . and then headed to the MRG and strolled, biked, roller bladed, scooted, ate ice cream, listened to music, viewed the newly installed sculptures, and scattered wildflower seeds along the trail. The day was perfect and the spirit was joyful!

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Omer & Bob’s did bike safety checks and fixed minor problems.

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A good-humored Lebanon Police Officer, LT. Mike delivered ice cream treats along the trail.

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Lebanon’s Rollerblade had a van-load of rollerblades for folks to test drive.

 

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So many families with young bike riders, scooters, strollers, some with dogs . . . and a host of others enjoying this beautiful day.

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Official MRG Opening – Saturday, 9-Noon!

Grand Opening scheduleWhere?   On the lawn of the Homestead at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital on Mascoma Street in Lebanon.  Parking at the APD lot on Mascoma Street.

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Posted on July 18, 2018 by in Events, Good News!

Access to River Views

Posted on July 10, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Lebanon is graced with the beautiful, winding Mascoma River . . .  but there are very few places where one can actually appreciate that beauty.  The MRG is one of those places. Above is a view from the western end (behind the movie theaters) looking east.

Have you seen the western end now that it has been paved?  Smooth sailing for bikes, skate boards, roller blades, baby strollers and many other modes of non-motorized transport.

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Western end (behind movie theaters) looking west

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City Council to Discuss Downtown Tunnel

Posted on July 9, 2018 by | Leave a comment
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Downtown Tunnel

Wednesday, July 11th, the Lebanon City Council will discuss the downtown tunnel. The new cost estimates show that closing the tunnel is a $1M proposition, and fixing and re-opening it will cost $2.2M .  If the tunnel is closed, there will be no separated pathway linking the MRG to downtown and the Northern Rail Trail. Bike Ped Committee will be there as will be Paul Coats, Frank Gould, and other advocates for tunnel repair.  The more who attend to advocate for the tunnel the better – hope to see you there!

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Change in MRG Paving Schedule

Posted on June 29, 2018 by | Leave a comment

The City of Lebanon Mascoma River Greenway (MRG) will be paved during normal working hours on Friday, June 29th, Thursday July 5, and Friday July 6. Please stay off the trail during these days, and plan on attending the GRAND OPENING Celebration on Saturday, July 21 from 9am to noon, beginning at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital. Please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 603-448-5121 if you have questions.

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Planting Day in the Pocket Park

Posted on June 28, 2018 by | 1 comment

A project like this pocket park on the MRG makes one aware of the generosity of this community.  So many beautiful plants were dug and donated from gardens around town and farther afield. Folks donated their time and energy, and it is gratifying to know that many local businesses grant volunteer time to employees during the work day. (The MRG has benefited greatly for a number of years by these volunteers.)

On Wednesday, donors and volunteers showed up at the pocket park with carloads of beautiful plants. Among the volunteers was Jake Jasinski and his Mom Linda. Jake was the Eagle Scout who had envisioned this pocket park and worked with others to build the picnic tables and benches.

The group laid out the plants in a pleasing design and then went to work digging, planting, watering.  In a matter of a few hours the park was transformed.

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Cindy Heath in the foreground, Jackson, Henry, and Linda in back, digging and planting.

Cindy is the organizer and energy behind this extension of last year’s pollinator garden into what will be a fully landscaped park. The many hostas, flowering shrubs and trees, and ground covers will also be a boon for pollinators.

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Henry Homeyer, the Upper Valley’s “Gardening Guy”, donated his time and expertise to the project. Here he is planting a beautiful little Japanese maple.

 

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The planting day team: Cindy, Paula, Henry, Linda, Jake, Jackson, Pat

 

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Grand Opening of MRG – Saturday, July 21!

Posted on June 25, 2018 by | Leave a comment

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Please plan on joining us for the GRAND OPENING of the Mascoma River Greenway! Festivities will begin at 9:00AM on Saturday, July 21, on the lawn of the Homestead at Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital on Mascoma Street in Lebanon. There will be activities for bikers, hikers, nature lovers, history buffs and art enthusiasts.

In addition, Omer’s & Bob’s will provide a bike-safety check starting at 9:00. Please save the date and watch for further details about the official opening of the Greenway.

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