Berkshire County leaders are celebrating a $17.3 million federal grant that will lay the groundwork for a pathway linking the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail at Adams to the Mohican Recreational Path in Williamstown. The 9.3-mile shared-use pathway, which will pass through downtown North Adams, will go a long way toward connecting many of the region’s cultural institutions, including the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, the Clark Art Institute, Williams College Museum of Art, and the Adams Theater.
“The Adventure to Ashuwillticook Trail Project will highlight the natural resources in North County — a true asset that attracts thousands of visitors every year,” Congressman Richard Neal said in a statement. “This project will play a key role in stimulating significant economic activity throughout the region, while promoting the health and well-being of local residents.”