On Saturday, June 1, a trail at the Handy Street Conservation Area, 109 Handy Street, was formally opened to the public. The 80-acre preserve was acquired by the City of Attleboro in 2014 in a collaborative project that also involved the Attleboro Land Trust and Mass Audubon. The trail is named in memory of Larry St. Pierre, who served as president of the land trust from 1991 to 1994 and 1997 to 2001.
The dedication ceremony featured remarks by Mayor Cathleen DeSimone, State Representative Jim Hawkins, Attleboro Conservation Agent Nick Wyllie, and Larry’s sister Linda and brother Michael. Following the ceremony, Gary Krofta led a guided walk along the trail.
A temporary map of the trail is available here. The program for the event may be downloaded here.
Mayor Cathleen DeSimone read a proclamation in memory of Larry St. Pierre as his son Joshua and widow Donna looked on. Image credit: Dick LaCivita
State Representative Jim Hawkins spoke to thank everyone present for their efforts in preserving open space in the City.
Larry’s sister Linda and brother Michael shared some memories of Larry. Image credit: Ken Salome
Donna and Joshua unveiled the sign while Charlie Adler formally dedicated the trail in memory of Larry. Image credit: Ken Salome
The sign in memory of Larry explains his deep connection to this part of Attleboro. His grandparents owned a farm nearby on Park Street. Image credit: Ken Salome
The family of Larry St. Pierre gathered around the sign created in his memory. Image credit: Ken Salome
In fulfillment of the requirements for the rank of Eagle, Raphaiah Joseph, Troop 314, Foxborough, installed signposts along a new trail extension that will connect the St. Pierre Trail to Locust Street. Image credit: Ken Salome
Scout Christopher Vallejos, Troop 25, Attleboro, built a boardwalk on a portion of the St. Pierre Trail to fulfill his requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout. Image credit: Ken Salome
Gary Krofta led a guided walk along the St. Pierre Trail. Image credit: Ken Salome
Conservation Agent Nick Wyllie (standing next to Gary) represented the Conservation Commission, owner of the Handy Street Conservation Area. Image credit: Ken Salome