You may have noticed the new mini-oil derrick at the rail trail intersection near the Mulberry St Park. Come spring, a display with a map of the trail and a short history of Leeds village will be fastened to this stand to alert travelers they are passing through a special place called Leeds.
Headed down towards Look Park just past St Catherine’s Church and Alternative Recycling, there’s a steep slope that leads to a small parcel of land along the Mill River that was recently deeded to the City in
lieu of past taxes. This spring a team of engineering students from Smith College along with the DPW will design an accessible path from the Rail Trail to this parcel that will allow easier access to Main St. and
the Hotel Bridge. The team will be looking for input to their design from Leeds residents and Trail users. Once the design and cost estimates are concluded the more difficult piece of securing funds for the project will begin. Stay tuned for an announcement of an informational meeting with this design team.