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Over the last several weeks, ECTA has completed extensive trail work near the Asbury Street Parking Area of Bradley Palmer. � Using $6000 of ECTA money to match a $30,000 grant from the Mass �Department of Conservation and Recreation, ECTA has installed a culvert, and raised and reinforced the causeway […]

Once again, ECTA’s 5th Annual Run for the Trails was �a great success for all involved. � The runners raved about the course and our thanks go esepcially to Linda and Professor John Donovan for hosting the event �on their beautiful farm. � The course wound for 5 miles through […]

On October 19, Ipswich voters, despite difficult economic times, overwhelmingly authorized the selectmen to fund the protection of 247 acres of Maplecroft Farm. � Ipswich’s portion will be about 44% of the total purchase price to place conservation restrictions and an ECTA �trail easement on the property. � ECTA and […]

Ipswich Voters. � On October 19, you will have an opportunity to vote at Town Meeting to help protect a critical 1.5 mile trail link on Maplecroft Farm. � As a part of a once in a lifetime conservation deal, the Raymond family has been working with the Trust for […]