The Myopia Sled Dog Races were held on Saturday January 16th and were an enormous success. ECTA was a supporting partner and gathered a work force of over 60 people to help with everything from handling the dogs, to maintaining the trails to create a great event. The […]
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On January 9, ECTA led a group of intrepid skiers across the fields and forests of Ipswich and Hamilton to the warmth of the hearth at the Black Cow in Hamilton. The weather was beautiful and fun was had by all. ECTA has been very involved in the […]
Don’t let the snow keep you in! All of us at ECTA wish you and yours a Healthy and Happy Holidays and an active 2010!
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 […]
On Saturday morning, September 26, about 20 volunteers showed up to recalim a lost trail off of Sagamore Street in Hamilton. It was a crisp beautiful morning as we set out with loppers, hand saws, weed whackers and muscle to clear an old farm road that had not […]
Thank you for visiting the new ECTA online. Browse through and find out about our projects, upcoming events, how to contact your trail steward, join, or donate to help protect and maintain the trails you use. The Trail Alerts will keep you apprised of any openings and closings. […]
ECTA has recieved an anonymous Challenge Grant Pledge. If we are able to enroll 100 new members by the end of 2009, we will receive a match for those membership dues. If you are not a member, please join. If you are already a member, consider a […]