we actually did it and cobble mountain road is finally opening back up to us. i am honestly reeling but so happy that we kept the pressure on until they listened.
January 23, 2021
Final supporters
Open Cobble Mountain Road
Do you want to be able to enjoy the beauty of Cobble Mountain Road, which is located in Blandford yet unavailable for residents to access? You may have recently seen the information released by Josh Garcia, Blandford Town Administrator (see link below). Josh and our Selectmen are doing everything possible to open Cobble Mountain Road. On the Blandford Town website you will also see it is a designated emergency access road for the Blandford Residents and its surrounding communities therefore, it never should have been closed.
Access to this area has been severely restricted since 2002, due to concern of a terror attack that could jeopardize the safety of the Springfield water system. Of course, our community desires to maintain the safety of individuals everywhere and did not question this decision at the time. However, in recent years that decision has been revisited and does not seem to “hold water”.
Please review these facts to help guide your decision on this important matter.
Many other Massachusetts towns use their reservoirs as an opportunity to enrich the lives of their residents and encourage healthy outdoor activities such as walking, biking, and fishing. Some even stock their reservoirs to further encourage fishing and boating! Here is a list of just some of the reservoirs open in the surrounding area:
Littleville
Knightville
Ludlow
Wachusett
Sudbury
Ashley (no boating or fishing)
Quabbin
You will notice Quabbin Reservoir, which provides Boston with water, is even on the list. Providing water to three million people and 40+ towns, it is the largest water supply in the United States and it is open to walkers, bikers, fishing (even at night with permit), boating, cross country skiing, snowmobile and automobiles on some roads as well. For more information please see their website below:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-watershed-public-access-maps#quabbin-reservoir-watershed-
The reopening of Cobble Mountain Road is a matter of public safety for the town of Blandford in addition to our access for recreation. In these uncertain times when we are safest staying local and outdoors this is a more urgent need than ever. By allowing access to this gem of the Hilltowns we are increasing the pride in our community. The people of Blandford value our community and its unique resources and look forward to working with the State Police to continue to ensure the safety of both the residents and the reservoir.
This petition is to support the opening of Cobble Mountain Road for the Emergency Management System and for recreational enjoyment, including walking, biking, and fishing.
Blandford Link: https://mailchi.mp/0cfca20d8f93/hello-blandford-60...
Please sign below to support the reopening of Cobble Mountain Road. In 30 days, this petition with signatures will be sent to Carol Gladstone, Commissioner of DCAM, Boston, MA.
Thank you for your support,
Pat Daviau
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2020
48 Comments
Great hiking up there back in the day. My grandparents used to take us on rides, too, to the “echo place” right on the water. The best echoes there - every kid should have that experience.
Let’s get this road re-opened please ASAP I miss it being open , I used to use it to go to my work , I live directly across from Cobble Mt road on rt 23 , I can see the cobble Mt road sign out my living room window
Please reopen Cobble Mountain to the public. Other reservoirs have easy access like Quabbin which serves a much more important city than in Springfield. I find it rather incredulous that terrorists would be targeting Springfield Massachusetts.
Newly retired. I enjoy hiking and walking everyday. The area around Cobble mountain is beautiful for walks with my grandkids and friends. It would be a excellent resource for the town. Please consider opening up this beautiful, peaceful place For our enjoyment
It needs to be reopened. The way it got closed was behind the backs of the people of Blandford. I'm hoping we get our senator to support us in this, since the one in office when it closed didn't feel the need to inform the people of Blandford what was going on. So we never had a voice.
Should have never been closed!!!
All of Cobble Mountain Rd is owned by MA DCAMM and not Springfield Water and Sewer and it's not a private road. Please send letters to Commissioner of DCAMM requesting full access to the road. Visit site for full update: https://townofblandford.com/update-on-cobble-mountain-road-from-the-town-administrator/
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we actually did it and cobble mountain road is finally opening back up to us. i am honestly reeling but so happy that we kept the pressure on until they listened.
January 23, 2021
Final supporters
Open Cobble Mountain Road
Do you want to be able to enjoy the beauty of Cobble Mountain Road, which is located in Blandford yet unavailable for residents to access? You may have recently seen the information released by Josh Garcia, Blandford Town Administrator (see link below). Josh and our Selectmen are doing everything possible to open Cobble Mountain Road. On the Blandford Town website you will also see it is a designated emergency access road for the Blandford Residents and its surrounding communities therefore, it never should have been closed.
Access to this area has been severely restricted since 2002, due to concern of a terror attack that could jeopardize the safety of the Springfield water system. Of course, our community desires to maintain the safety of individuals everywhere and did not question this decision at the time. However, in recent years that decision has been revisited and does not seem to “hold water”.
Please review these facts to help guide your decision on this important matter.
Many other Massachusetts towns use their reservoirs as an opportunity to enrich the lives of their residents and encourage healthy outdoor activities such as walking, biking, and fishing. Some even stock their reservoirs to further encourage fishing and boating! Here is a list of just some of the reservoirs open in the surrounding area:
Littleville
Knightville
Ludlow
Wachusett
Sudbury
Ashley (no boating or fishing)
Quabbin
You will notice Quabbin Reservoir, which provides Boston with water, is even on the list. Providing water to three million people and 40+ towns, it is the largest water supply in the United States and it is open to walkers, bikers, fishing (even at night with permit), boating, cross country skiing, snowmobile and automobiles on some roads as well. For more information please see their website below:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-watershed-public-access-maps#quabbin-reservoir-watershed-
The reopening of Cobble Mountain Road is a matter of public safety for the town of Blandford in addition to our access for recreation. In these uncertain times when we are safest staying local and outdoors this is a more urgent need than ever. By allowing access to this gem of the Hilltowns we are increasing the pride in our community. The people of Blandford value our community and its unique resources and look forward to working with the State Police to continue to ensure the safety of both the residents and the reservoir.
This petition is to support the opening of Cobble Mountain Road for the Emergency Management System and for recreational enjoyment, including walking, biking, and fishing.
Blandford Link: https://mailchi.mp/0cfca20d8f93/hello-blandford-60...
Please sign below to support the reopening of Cobble Mountain Road. In 30 days, this petition with signatures will be sent to Carol Gladstone, Commissioner of DCAM, Boston, MA.
Thank you for your support,
Pat Daviau
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
October 28, 2020
48 Comments
Blandford Residents deserve to have access to cobble mtn rd. So much of Springfield water is in blandford and they don’t even allow us to walk on the road. It I’d just not RIGHT
Great hiking up there back in the day. My grandparents used to take us on rides, too, to the “echo place” right on the water. The best echoes there - every kid should have that experience.
Let’s get this road re-opened please ASAP I miss it being open , I used to use it to go to my work , I live directly across from Cobble Mt road on rt 23 , I can see the cobble Mt road sign out my living room window
Please reopen Cobble Mountain to the public. Other reservoirs have easy access like Quabbin which serves a much more important city than in Springfield. I find it rather incredulous that terrorists would be targeting Springfield Massachusetts.
Newly retired. I enjoy hiking and walking everyday. The area around Cobble mountain is beautiful for walks with my grandkids and friends. It would be a excellent resource for the town. Please consider opening up this beautiful, peaceful place For our enjoyment
It needs to be reopened. The way it got closed was behind the backs of the people of Blandford. I'm hoping we get our senator to support us in this, since the one in office when it closed didn't feel the need to inform the people of Blandford what was going on. So we never had a voice.
Should have never been closed!!!
All of Cobble Mountain Rd is owned by MA DCAMM and not Springfield Water and Sewer and it's not a private road. Please send letters to Commissioner of DCAMM requesting full access to the road. Visit site for full update: https://townofblandford.com/update-on-cobble-mountain-road-from-the-town-administrator/
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Blandford Residents deserve to have access to cobble mtn rd. So much of Springfield water is in blandford and they don’t even allow us to walk on the road. It I’d just not RIGHT