Fitchburg Cutoff wetland boardwalk now open

[jere7my.livejournal.com]

The Fitchburg Cutoff bike path (west of Alewife, heading toward Belmont from the start of the Minuteman) opened a month or two ago, but there were chain link fences blocking off the new storm overflow wetlands — until today! The linked boardwalks and sandy paths that wind through the pools and marshes for maybe half a mile are now open for business. I passed through at sunset, and saw quite a few birds; it looks like it'll be a pleasant local spot for wildlife watching, with scattered benches and overlooks.