Walkers, cyclists take to new Mousam Way trail (June 12, 2008)
Posted by Register Editor at 6/12/2008 1:09 PM and is filed under Sanford,Environment,Outdoors,Renee Worthing 
By Renee Worthing
Staff Writer
Sanford celebrated National Trails Day Saturday with the opening of a new paved trail that stretches from Sanford High School to the YMCA.
With Goodall Hospital mascot Goody and the Sanford Mainers mascot Broose D’Moose in the lead, a group of about 50 residents rode bicycles, pushed baby strollers, walked dogs and pulled wagons along the the new trail.
Sanford Town Councilor Maura Herlihy and her mother, Sanford School Board Chairman Marguerite Herlihy walked the new path while Sanford Town Manager Mark Green rode his bicycle.
Walkers emerged from the trail behind the skateboard park near the YMCA and were greeted by Sanford Trail Development and Urban Forestry Committee member Lee Burnett.
“It’s more than a strip of asphalt,” Burnett said. “I think it will lead to greater things.”
He said the $470,000 trail development project, which included recently installed sidewalks on River Street and Pleasant Street, was “awesome.”
Sanford resident John Mahoney said his bicycle is his primary means of transportation in town and he often rides bicycles with his children.
“If this trail is the beginning, Sanford will be an awesome place,” he said.
“Bicycling is a great time to share a moment,” Mahoney said. “When you’re riding a bike and you see a bird, that’s something you can share with your kids and talk about.”
Sanford High School sophomore Christina Farmer said she also rides her bike around town.
“It’s not cool to pollute the air,” she said. “It’s cool to bike.”
Sanford Town Council Chairman Joe Hanslip said the trail project represented community, investment and partnership.
“In the past we’ve been good at hiding our jewels,” Hanslip said. “Now we are showcasing our jewels.”
Sanford Kiwanis Club member Brian Samia invited residents to adopt a trail to help reduce the budget for trail maintenance.
Trees, to beautify the trail head, were donated by Ruth Bettinger of Sanford in memory of her husband, Rene Letourneau.
“This is just the beginning,” Thea Murphy executive director of the Downtown Legacy Committee said.
Staff Writer
Sanford celebrated National Trails Day Saturday with the opening of a new paved trail that stretches from Sanford High School to the YMCA.
With Goodall Hospital mascot Goody and the Sanford Mainers mascot Broose D’Moose in the lead, a group of about 50 residents rode bicycles, pushed baby strollers, walked dogs and pulled wagons along the the new trail.
Sanford Town Councilor Maura Herlihy and her mother, Sanford School Board Chairman Marguerite Herlihy walked the new path while Sanford Town Manager Mark Green rode his bicycle.
Walkers emerged from the trail behind the skateboard park near the YMCA and were greeted by Sanford Trail Development and Urban Forestry Committee member Lee Burnett.
“It’s more than a strip of asphalt,” Burnett said. “I think it will lead to greater things.”
He said the $470,000 trail development project, which included recently installed sidewalks on River Street and Pleasant Street, was “awesome.”
Sanford resident John Mahoney said his bicycle is his primary means of transportation in town and he often rides bicycles with his children.
“If this trail is the beginning, Sanford will be an awesome place,” he said.
“Bicycling is a great time to share a moment,” Mahoney said. “When you’re riding a bike and you see a bird, that’s something you can share with your kids and talk about.”
Sanford High School sophomore Christina Farmer said she also rides her bike around town.
“It’s not cool to pollute the air,” she said. “It’s cool to bike.”
Sanford Town Council Chairman Joe Hanslip said the trail project represented community, investment and partnership.
“In the past we’ve been good at hiding our jewels,” Hanslip said. “Now we are showcasing our jewels.”
Sanford Kiwanis Club member Brian Samia invited residents to adopt a trail to help reduce the budget for trail maintenance.
Trees, to beautify the trail head, were donated by Ruth Bettinger of Sanford in memory of her husband, Rene Letourneau.
“This is just the beginning,” Thea Murphy executive director of the Downtown Legacy Committee said.
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