The current status of DCR's Draft Fells Trails Plan is that it is in the public comment period until November 19th.

GB NEMBA has met with our members, collected feedback on draft plan proposed changes and provided some guidance on how to be effective in the comments YOU will be submitting.

You heard that right: everyone needs to send in comments on the plan. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. I know, we keep asking you to do stuff, and guess what - it matters and has an effect. DCR has listened. Some politicians have been watching and listening. Your voices count. No one said this was going to be short, easy and painless.

Action item 1: Email me ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and I will send you information on how to be effective with your comments.

Action item 2: Send in your comments to DCR! They want them! Send them to this email address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Action item 3: Send copies of your comments to your elected officials. And then, forward (not cc: please) a copy to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you haven't read the plan, get it here: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/news/publicmeetings/materials/greenwaystrails/midfellsdraftplan2010-9-20.pdf (Pages 39-45 are the proposed changes.)

Thank you! This is a lot of work but hopefully it will translate to positive change at the Fells!

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