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News & Announcements October 27, 2009 - We think MA & PA Trail fans ought to be in pictures - so that’s just what we will do!   On Sunday November 8, 2009, several MA & PA Trail Board of Directors are making a quick and fun video about why people love the MA & PA Trail. We will post it on our Web site and Facebook page. We will also use it in the community as needed to show what an important part of Harford County that these trails have become.  Families, students, seniors, singles, kids, dogs and bicyclists - come out to the trail, step in front of our camera and tell us why you love the MA & PA Trail! We will be wearing our red “Got Trail?” T-shirts: Rod Bourn (President), Kathi Santora (Secretary), Phil Hosmer and George Stewart (BOD). Schedule: 10:00 – 11:00  Filming on the Bel Air section near the Williams St./Main St. trailhead. 12:00 – 12:15  We want to film as many people as we can in a group “shout out” at the Tollgate Road parking lot (near the Dog Park.) Don’t be shy- step right up. We'll lead the way. Free cold drinks and healthy snacks to all who show up at Tollgate Road at noon for the "shout out." 1:00 – 1:30  We will be at Friends Park on Jarrettsville Road on the Forest Hill section of the trail. See our Maps for more details about locations. Rain Date 11/15; if in doubt, call 443-695-3345. Questions? E-mail ksantora@gmail.com or call 443-695-3345. October 25, 2009 - Kyle Taylor will complete his Eagle Leadership Service Project on the MA & PA Trail by the end of November. He is raising money for materials with a car wash on 11/7 at the Bel Air United Methodist Church from 9 -1. For Kyle's project, he will measure trail elevations and distances on the trails. He will also install corresponding signs and create a topographical and profile map for the MA & PA website. July 1, 2009 - The MA & PA Heritage Trail, Inc. made a $500 contribution to Harford County Parks and Recreation Department to help fund trail monitor positions and keep public restrooms open at two of the trail heads. The group’s contribution comes at a time that the county government must address significant budget shortfalls by cutting staff and services in some departments. “Harford County Parks and Recreation Department is extremely grateful to the MA & PA Heritage Trail organization for their generous and timely contribution that will help us to continue to provide services to the trail,” said Joe Pfaff, Director of Harford County Parks and Recreation. The $500 contribution will help to pay the salaries for one fiscal year, starting July 1, of part-time trail monitors who patrol the trail for two hours each day, and also unlock and clean the public restrooms at Melrose Lane in Bel Air and Friends Park in Forest Hill. “The MA & PA Trail is one of Harford County’s greatest recreational assets and it’s important that it continue to be supported with basis services,” said Rod Bourn, Board President of the MA & PA Heritage Trail, Inc. “Our primary mission is to work in partnership with Harford County Parks & Recreation to make the MA & PA Trail a great place to enjoy the local outdoors. In this difficult economy, we feel this is an opportunity to step up and take action to support the County and to support the trail.” Read the Aegis article about this contribution June 3, 2009 - The Old Line Museum will present its 34th Annual MA & PA Railroad Month throughout June. Each Sunday, the museum will showcase an extensive collection of photos, drawings, memorabilia and exhibits about the MA & PA Railroad. Mr. James Murphy, a well-regarded MA & PA Railroad historian will show his extensive photo collection that spans the early days of the railroad in Baltimore, Harford and York Counties. The Sundays are June 7, 14, 21 and 28; the museum will be open on those days from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. The Old Line Museum is located at 602 Main St. in Delta, PA 17314

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