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http://www.mascomagreenway.com/ Let's complete the western end of the Northern Rail Trail! The MRG will run from downtown Lebanon to the VT border.

The Mascoma River Greenway ("MRG") is envisioned as an improved bicycle and pedestrian route along the former Boston & Maine corridor. The Greenway will run from the current terminus of the Northern Rail Trail at Spencer Street in downtown Lebanon to Westboro Rail Yard in West Lebanon.

10/27/2026

The Case of the Missing Mile Marker!

Thanks to Dan Moriarty for this tale of the missing Mile Marker! The triumphant trio who managed to find, haul, and install Mile Marker B140/WRJ3. (Left to right: Paul Coats, Shane Smith, Dan Moriarty) Background Info for Finding, Relocating & Restoring B140/WRJ3 "I have walked or ridden on the MRG since its completion in 2018. My initial acquaintance with it centered around wildlife walks before sunup and to see what wasl ooking back at me in the dark....

Thanks to Dan Moriarty for this tale of the missing Mile Marker! The triumphant trio who managed to find, haul, and install Mile Marker B140/WRJ3. (Left to right: Paul Coats, Shane Smith, Dan Moria…

09/18/2026

Bees Find the New Blooms

The Wood's Pink asters are finally in bloom and the pollinators are fully aware. Many of the MRG pollinator garden flowers have passed, but the asters, goldenrod, garlic chives, sedum, and turtleheads are still an attraction. Look at the pollen saddlebags on this Common Eastern Bumblebee!

The Wood’s Pink asters are finally in bloom and the pollinators are fully aware. Many of the MRG pollinator garden flowers have passed, but the asters, goldenrod, garlic chives, sedum, and tu…

09/17/2026

A Fruitful Summer on the MRG!

The hope for Lebanon's pesticide-free Pollinator Corridor has been to provide food and habitat for pollinators and other creatures, as well as enhance the environment for humans. That hope has been realized spectacularly in the Overpass garden by APD. The two Haralson apple trees we planted in 2019 have been so bountiful that we have had to pick unripe fruit to relieve the weight from these still young trees....

The hope for Lebanon’s pesticide-free Pollinator Corridor has been to provide food and habitat for pollinators and other creatures, as well as enhance the environment for humans. That hope ha…

09/16/2026

Collecting Acorns for Kilham’s Orphaned Bear Cubs

Dan Moriarty met Don Burrell of West Lebanon on the MRG recently. Don was collecting acorns in a knapsack for the Kilham Bear Center in Lyme. NH. Acorns are an important Fall food for bears, helping them build critical fat reserves before winter. If individuals want to collect acorns for the Center, there is a bin at the bottom of Kilham's driveway at 172 Turnpike in Lyme 1.5 miles south of the Dartmouth Skiway Lodge." …...

Dan Moriarty met Don Burrell of West Lebanon on the MRG recently. Don was collecting acorns in a knapsack for the Kilham Bear Center in Lyme. NH. Acorns are an important Fall food for bears, helpin…

09/12/2026

Pocket Park Rugby Club Volunteers

Thanks to the two teams of Upper Valley Rugby Club volunteers who showed up recently to mulch and prune the gardens in the MRG Pocket Park by the tunnel . . . even with baby Bennet in tow. Year after year, through changing membership, the UV Rugby Club has offered their much appreciated support! We are so lucky to have these able-bodied, energetic young people offering their service to our community!

Thanks to the two teams of Upper Valley Rugby Club volunteers who showed up recently to mulch and prune the gardens in the MRG Pocket Park by the tunnel . . . even with baby Bennet in tow. Year aft…

08/21/2026

Tunnel is Open Again

Public Works has reopened the tunnel. The Mascoma River end of the tunnel funnels into a single lane that goes under scaffolding, to protect travelers from potential debris falling from the ceiling under the Hanover St Bridge section. The bridge itself will be replaced in 2027. Information about the bridge replacement project can be found at NH120 (Hanover Street) Bridge over NHRR Br....

Public Works has reopened the tunnel. The Mascoma River end of the tunnel funnels into a single lane that goes under scaffolding, to protect travelers from potential debris falling from the ceiling…

08/13/2026

Mechanic/High/Mascoma Street Roundabout Project Update

The contractor and utility companies will continue installing drainage structures, transferring utility cables, relocating a water main on Mascoma Street, and working on the stone retaining wall. The pedestrian detour for the project has changed to accommodate work on the Mechanic Street side. Pedestrians will be directed to cross through the center of the roundabout with assistance from flaggers. Please expect delays and use caution in the work zone.

The contractor and utility companies will continue installing drainage structures, transferring utility cables, relocating a water main on Mascoma Street, and working on the stone retaining wall. T…

08/03/2026

Lebanon Tunnel Temporary Closure

Monday August 3 - Wednesday August 5 The City of Lebanon has been notified that the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will be conducting an unexpected bridge inspection that requires the closure of the rail trail tunnel beneath Hanover Street. The tunnel will be closed to all pedestrians and bicyclists while the inspection is underway. Please follow the posted detour shown on the attached map....

Monday August 3 – Wednesday August 5 The City of Lebanon has been notified that the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will be conducting an unexpected bridge inspection that …

07/09/2026

MRG Access Alert!

It looks as if access to the MRG at the Mascom/Mechanic/High Street access is going to be unpredictable until the end of July. If you have wondered about those enigmatic "Rail Trail" signs that seem randomly posted along Mascoma and Mechanic Street, this map of the suggested alternative route will show the switch backs that help explain the signs . ....

It looks as if access to the MRG at the Mascom/Mechanic/High Street access is going to be unpredictable until the end of July. If you have wondered about those enigmatic “Rail Trail” si…

07/07/2026

Good News – MRG Access at High Street Now Open!

It has been frustrating to have the Mechhanic/Mascoma/High Street intersect closed off . . . and the suggested "Rail Trail " signs were enigmatic. But this afternoon, the access was opened. There may be more blockages to come, but, as of this afternoon, the entrance at that intersection has been cleared.

It has been frustrating to have the Mechhanic/Mascoma/High Street intersect closed off . . . and the suggested “Rail Trail ” signs were enigmatic. But this afternoon, the access was ope…

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