Representative Carl Sciortino (D, 34TH Middlesex District) and the Massachussetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have submitted comments to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) supporting options for people to enjoy the Middlsex Fells with off-leash dogs without breaking the law!

It is not too late to submit public comment about the Middlesex Fells Trail Plan. You can mail or e-mail your comments to:

Middlesex Fells Trail Plan
136 Damon Rd
Northampton, MA 01060
Paul.jahnige@state.ma.us

The DCR offers the following six guiding questions to help people prepare their comments:

• How do you (and your family) use the trails at the Middlesex Fells? (i.e. what parts of the Fells; how often; what kinds uses; what times of day, week and year; etc.)


• What would you describe as some of the highlights of the Fells trail system? (i.e. what scenic, natural or cultural resources and destinations are important to you?)


• What would you describe as some of the problems with the trail system at the Fells that affect your trail experience there?


• Can you describe the “recreational experience(s)” that you find most enjoyable at the Fells? (This might include the level of difficulty, interaction with other users, length of the use, type of use, etc. Feel free to write about your best Fells experience.)


• If you could make three changes in the Fells trail system, what would they be?


• What other comments would you like us to consider as we develop our trail system plan for the Middlesex Fells?

Please join Representative Sciortino and the MSPCA in supporting safe and legal options for off-leash recreation at Sheepfold and on the trails of the Middlesex Fells.