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Ellen Chase Arnold The DCR Trail Manual has guidelines. Maybe a college student taking a civil engineering course would help.NEMBA and BSTRA have lots of experience.

Deb Goeschel Posed the question and got this response: I don't know who can do it, but I have a few recommendations: 1) If you can, set the new sleepers in a bed of coarse gravel to provide drainage, the wood will last longer. 2) use GROUND-CONTACT pressure treated wood. NOT the same as ordinary pressure-treat. Especially the cross pieces (sleepers) that the planks sit on. 3) The planks should be attached to the sleepers with ceramic-coated screws. Regular galvanized nails or screws will just disappear in as little as one year! The newer formula PT is MUCH more corrosive than the older stuff. 4) If the old planks etc. are the old formula of PT, they have to be disposed of as HAZARDOUS WASTE. They would contain arsenic. Do not pitch them in the trash or burn! Hope this helps...

James Dombrowski The crew over at Friends of Wompatuck has done several bridges. Any cooperation between the groups there?

Steve Ferreira Contact Steve Cobble from the local NEMBA chapter. Mountain Bikers are responsible for some of the best bridge rebuilds in the area and have plenty of knowledge doing so.

Julie Garland You've probably already done this, but my town has had good luck recruiting Boy Scouts to assist with maintenance.

Ale Echandi So are you looking for designs to submit to DCR (Nancy) for approval , then, deal with the conservation commission/nhesp/dep filings?

Jim Godbey SE Mass NEMBA

Johanna Foley I do not know anyone but this makes me so happy I’ve missed the bog walk

Mary Lovett Great Eagle scout project!

Joe Greeley Hi ! I spent 4 hours in the hills yesterday. Due to the crowds I found some great new-to-me, ‘distancing’ trails . I’d be happy to join a brainstorming team, although I already volunteer too much (sound familiar?) I’ve worked with Caleb and Bob Flagg on FoBH work parties, and both have helped guide our Norwood Trails Cmte’s efforts. Maybe we could pull together the Friends, reps from some of the area trails cmte’s , trail adopters, walking groups etc and have a productive Zoom session ? Thanks for the post, this is an amazing property , and the responsibility to help care for it belongs to all of us.👍

Dave Levy Have you contacted the Blue Hills Cycling Club and/or New England Mountain Biking Association for assistance? Both may have experienced people who may help.

Janice Halpern Can't remember where, but I saw a beautiful trail bridge over a swamp with signage crediting a local lumber company. Perhaps check with Koopman, National Lumber, and some others - they may donate expertise and materials in exchange for recognition.

Christopher John Fleser Have you contacted your local Rotary Club as they are local business leaders

Jean MacPherson Could someone from AMC help?

Sue Morrison Duggan Perhaps local Boy Scouts?

Luke Burns Where do I sign up??

Ale Echandi Maximize spans by adding stringers and decking, that way you are reducing wetland impacts. Is this a mountain bike trail? If so , consider ramps. Any chance the mounted rangers will want to use this? (If you build it they will likely want to use it unless its on a trail that is currently not horse friendly) Then , talking about horse bearing weight so you'll have to add mid span footers. What trail is this on?

Diane DiTullio Agostino Please keep ADA Accessibility guidelines in mind: https://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/recreation-facilities/outdoor-developed-areas/background/committee-report/trails

Michael Webber Dan Scribi would love to donate his time and money

Michael Webber Peter Coletti loves the woods

Beth Mullaney James White Do you or anyone you know have the skills and time to assist?

Glenn Maffei Gary Riggott

Jamie Gibson SE Mass NEMBA

Chris Fallon Neil McDaid

Eric Heinrich SE Mass NEMBA