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.


TTOR, AMC and Medfield Forest & Trails volunteers working on new boardwalk for BCT off-road reroute in Shattuck Reservation.

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.

► Installation of Tie-Wrap Blazes   Instructions for installing slotted blazes on metal street light and traffic poles. [149 KBPDF]

► Trail Stewardship   Guidance for town trail maintainers. [13KB PDF]

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:

► Region 1: Dan Streeter (978-462-4605) - Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Ipswich, Hamilton

► Region 2: David Bunting (978-470-0954) - Georgetown, Boxford, North Andover, Andover, Middleton

► Region 3: Mike O'Brien (617-491-4799) - Tewksbury, Billerica

► Region 4: Dan Wilson (617-320-5529) - Lowell, Chelmsford, Westford, Acton, Carlisle

► Region 5: Art Smith (781-354-2542) - Bedford

► Region 6: Mike O'Brien (617-491-4799) - Concord, Lincoln, Wayland

► Region 7: Bill Fadden (508-877-8893) - Sudbury, Framingham, Marlborough, Southborough

► Region 8: Denny Nackoney (781-237-5174) - Ashland, Sherborn, Medfield, Walpole, Sharon, Easton

► Region 9: Phil Clemons (781-293-9141) - Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Hanson

► Region 10: Maureen Thomas (339-832-2206 cell, 781-585-0537 work) - Pembroke, Kingston, Duxbury

►You may also email us:

 

Page revised 7 Dec 2010