Waltham Awarded $500K MassTrails Grant For Linden Street Bridge

WALTHAM, MA — The City of Waltham has received a $500,000 MassTrails Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to restore the Linden Street Bridge, a historic bridge that connects the two sections of the Waltham Wayside Trail.

Waltham’s project was among 81 chosen from 167 applications submitted to DCR. The funding will allow the city to restore the Linden Street Bridge, therefore providing a continuous connection of the corridor over Linden Street.

“Over the last couple of years, the importance of the Commonwealth’s trails and other natural resources has never been greater for children and families seeking to get outside and explore nature,” Governor Charlie Baker said in a statement. “By partnering with organizations like the Conine Family Foundation and working with municipalities across the state, we will continue our ongoing efforts to provide a high level of access for people of all abilities to enjoy.”

All MassTrails Grant Program applications are reviewed by the governor’s inter-agency Trails Team and the Massachusetts Recreational Trails Advisory Board (MARTAB). The program provides essential funding for project development, design, and construction of shared-use pathways.

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