2026-03-12T11:48:56-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 841665769 FRIENDS OF THE NORTHERN RAIL TRAIL FRIE 9788709191 PO Box 2064 New London NH 03257 Thomas Rousseau Treasurer 9788709191 2026-02-22 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Thomas Rousseau 215 Tracy Road New London NH 03257 212805 0 X fnrt.org X Public Charity 2025 NH To Improve, Promote and Maintain the Northern Rail Trail as a Four Season Multi Use Recreational Trail 12 12 0 50 4434 0 114003 208371 0 0 4884 4434 0 0 118887 212805 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 136444 146230 136444 146230 -17557 66575 54824 121399 0 0 54824 121399 To Improve, Promote and Maintain the Northern Rail Trail as a Four Season Multi Use Recreational Trail 0 0 117968 79460 0 1. $117,968 Total for Trail Resurfacing, Maintenance & Improvements. This includes: A. $79,460 Grafton, NH Resurfaced and widened the trail north and south of Grafton Center Meetinghouse, By Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. B. $11,709 for Bridge Deck Replacement and Bridge Repairs by Belletetes Building Materials, Lavalley Building Supplies. "C. $11,071 for Mowing and Leaf Blowing by Tucker Mountain Land Services and $1,224 leaf blower by Ready Rents. " D. $4,518, Boscawen, NH Resurfaced trail approach to Hannah Duston Bridge, by Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. E. $3,240, Danbury, NH Trail Resurfacing resulting from flood damage at Jack Wells Road north and south, by Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. F. $3,000, Danbury, N.H Added hard pack surface at Carr Street Crossing & cover exposed Rail Resurface, by J&B Landscaping & Excavation LLC. G. $1,820, for 3 TrafX Trail Counters by TRAFx Research Ltd. H. $1,650, Danbury, N.H. Culvert Cleaning and Ditching at Beaver Pond by Mark Thompson Excavation. I. $1,500 For State of NH Dredge & Fill Permit Trail Services at Enfield ,NH by Meridian Land Services. 8000 0 0 2. New Parking Lot Total = $8,000, Franklin,NH Excavate and surface new parking lot at Chance Pond Road for 10 cars, by J&B Landscaping & Excavation LLC . This new parking lot attracts more trail users as it offers safe and convenient parking to access the trail that is away from the high traffic road opposite the Webster Lake entrance. 6822 0 0 3. $6,792 Trailhead Sign and two Kiosks. This includes: A. $3,436 for a Welcome Sign at the southern trailhead. This new Welcome Sign features the 10 towns that the 59 mile Rail Trail goes through and attracts folks to the health and wellness benefits of cycling, running, walking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling and horseback riding on the trail. B. $3,386 for 2 Kiosks, Tables and a Bike Rack. These Kiosks provide a trail map with "you are here" information on trail mileage, distances to south and northbound destinations, rest area, parking, food and bicycle charging stations. Also featured is information on trail etiquette, shared use path safety protocol, permitted trail uses, QR codes for information on the NH Trails Bureau and Friends of The Northern Rail Trail. The Kiosks include historical pictures of the railroad beginning in 1847 of the economic, social and cultural impact of train services with regular passenger services ending in 1965 and regular freight services ceased in the mid-1970s. 0 0 0 33 Maintenance Volunteers delivered 956 Hours. 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This includes State of NH Grants = $116,992 and other Schedule B Part I Contributors = $49,400. The remaining contributions = $41,979 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 FNRT Directors Approved By-Law changes on11-19-2025. Changes made to definition of Membership and Members Voting at Annual meeting. Article 3 Membership in the FNRT is conferred on any individual, family, or organization that makes a monetary or in-kind donation to the FNRT. In addition, rail trail volunteers and emeritus board directors will be considered members and have voting status at FNRT's annual meetings. Article 4 Active members of record in a given calendar year will be invited to the FNRT annual meeting where they will be eligible to vote for the FNRT Board of Directors and other matters brought before the general membership. Each member shall have one vote and must be present to vote. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 return preparer and primary reviewer is Thomas Rousseau, the Treasurer of the Board of Directors who e-mailed a copy of the final version of the Form 990 to each of twelve voting members of the Board of Directors. The other eleven governing body Board of Directors may undertake a review of the form and submit comments after the filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 We publish Form 990 our website fnrt.org/about. Upon request for Form 990 from the general public and as a required part of grant applications we send an email with an attached .pdf file Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Publish on our website fnrt.org the Board of Directors monthly meeting minutes which include current balance sheet of assets and expenses. Upon any request from the general public and as a required part of grant applications, we send an email with an attached .pdf file of other governing documents, such as bylaws, conflict of interest, whistleblower policy, and financial statements throughout the tax year. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g For line 11G Column (B) Total =$132,790 for Trail Resurfacing, Maintenance and Improvements. This includes: Project 1 (A - I) Total =$117,968 1.A. $79,460 Grafton, NH excavation, widened and surface one mile of the trail north and south of Grafton Center Meetinghouse, By Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. We received a $63,568 grant from the State of NH Bureau of Trails. A grant of $15,892 from Fidelity Charitable covered the remaining amount. This new mile of trail adds a beautiful attraction alongside the meeting house and now offers a safe trail that attracts more users. The Mascoma Valley Preservation, a Grafton-based non-profit, is leading the restoration of the 1797 Grafton Center Meeting House. Following a devastating 2016 fire. 1. B. $11,709 for Bridge Deck Replacement and Bridge Repairs. This includes: b1) $10,334, Boscawen, NH Hannah Duston Bridge deck replaced, b2) $875,Franklin,NH Bridge deck replaced lumber surface at Marston Mills Bridge, b3). $275 Franklin, NH Chance Pond bridge approach added railings b4). $225, Enfield, NH Mascoma River bridge added lower rails. Lumber for 4 Bridge decks and railings by Belletetes Building Materials, Lavalley Building Supplies. The new decks and bridge repairs addressed significant safety issues and eliminated further falls and injuries. 1.C. $11,071 for Mowing and Leaf Blowing. This includes: $9,847 for mowing 56 miles of Rail Trail twice, by Tucker Mountain Land Services and $1,224 leaf blower by Ready Rents. Results in a wider trail free of low hanging tree limbs and safe trail surface free of leaves and debris that contribute to cyclist falls and injuries. 1.D. $4,518, Boscawen, NH Resurfaced trail approach to Hannah Duston Bridge, by Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. Resulted in a flat graded and safe trail surface that eliminates further cyclist falls and injuries. 1.E. $3,240, Danbury, NH Trail Resurfacing resulting from flood damage at Jack Wells Road north and south, by Mark Thompson Excavation Inc. Restored for safety. 1.F. $3,000, Danbury, N.H Added hard pack surface at Carr Street Crossing & cover exposed train rails. Resurface, by J&B Landscaping & Excavation LLC. Resulted in a flat and safe trail surface that eliminates further cyclist falls and injuries caused by exposed train rails. 1.G. $1,820, for 3 TrafX Trail Counters by TRAFx Research Ltd. Recorded 125,000 to 150,000 trail visits annually. We use data of visits per month at 8 locations on the trail to make decisions on services such as portable toilets, prioritize trail resurfacing and maintenance and determine priority of improvements such as picnic tables, parking lots, maps and trail information at Kiosks. 1.H. $1,650, Danbury, N.H. Culvert Cleaning and Ditching at Beaver Pond by Mark Thompson Excavation. Maximized water drainage resulted in a safe, dry trail surface that was always wet. 1.I. $1,500 For State of NH Dredge & Fill Permit Trail Services at Enfield ,NH by Meridian Land Services. Address unsafe trail section begins with a required assessment to obtain a Permit required by the State Bureau of Trails in preparation to fix, in 2026, this dangerous trail erosion alongside Mascomac Lake. Project 2. New Parking Lot Total = $8,000, Franklin,NH Excavate and surface new parking lot at Chance Pond Road for 10 cars, by J&B Landscaping & Excavation LLC . This new parking lot attracts more trail users as it offers safe and convenient parking to access the trail that is away from the high traffic road opposite the Webster Lake entrance. Project 3. Trailhead Sign and two Kiosks Total = $6,822 This includes: A. $3,436 for a Welcome Sign at the southern trailhead. This new Welcome Sign features the 10 towns that the 59 mile Rail Trail goes through and attracts folks to the health and wellness benefits of cycling, running, walking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling and horseback riding on the trail. This includes: a1. $2,600, wooden sign engraved, painted, sealed by Tilton Signworks, a2. $400, Installation and post hole ditching by Nozzlehead Landworks LLC, a3. $436 Installation fasteners and supplies by Lavalley Building Supplies, Home Depot. B. $3,386 for 2 Kiosks, Tables and a Bike Rack. These Kiosks provide a trail map with "you are here" information on trail mileage, distances to south and northbound destinations, rest area, parking, food and bicycle charging stations. Also featured is information on trail etiquette, shared use path safety protocol, permitted trail uses, QR codes for info on the NH Trails Bureau and Friends of The Northern Rail Trail. The Kiosks include historical pictures of the railroad and descriptions beginning in 1847 of the economic, social and cultural impact of train services with regular passenger services ending in 1965 and regular freight services ceased in the mid-1970s. The includes: b1. $2,131 Kiosk at Grafton Center, NH this includes: b2)$876 Bike Rack b3) $ 964 Lumber, Fasteners and Supplies by Lavalley Building Supplies, Home Depot b4)$175 for post hole ditching and installation by Nozzlehead Landworks LLC., b5)$116 Picnic Table by Home Depot C. $1,255 Kiosk at Canaan,NH Depot. c1)$ 964 Lumber, Fasteners and Supplies by Lavalley Building Supplies, Home Depot c2)$175 for post hole ditching and installation by Nozzlehead Landworks LLC., c3)$116 Picnic Table by Home Depot. For Line 11 G. Column C (MGT. & Gen.) Total = $4,004. This includes $2,120 NH DOT Sign Fees, $178 Zoom for Board of Directors & Committee meetings , $141 Federal and State Report Fees, $1,565 for two Portable Toilet rentals at: Enfield and Andover,NH by Byron's Septic Service.