New 3,000-foot floating boardwalk allows visitors to -walk on water- in Massachusetts
MARLBORO – A new floating boardwalk on Lake Williams in Marlboro, Massachusetts is allowing people to see the city like never before.
“Once you step onto the walk it’s like ‘Oh wow,’ because where else can you do this?” Marlboro Mayor Christian Dumais told WBZ-TV. “Knowing that you can actually walk on water.”
3,000 foot walk across Lake WilliamsThe 3,000-foot floating walkway completes the Lake Williams Trail, covering the southern half of the lake near the courthouse and connecting the woodland trail near the Interstate 495 ramps, creating a 2-mile loop.
“Driving by and seeing everyone doing selfies is pretty cool, because you can see it when you’re driving by. So people are enjoying it,” Dumais said.
The city built the boardwalk using $1.7 million in federal pandemic stimulus money. Dumais said the investment allows people like himself to explore a part of the lake that was, until now, completely inaccessible.
The new 3,000-foot floating boardwalk in Marlboro. CBS Boston “My childhood, the lake was totally off limits,” Dumais said. That’s because Lake Williams was once the source of the city’s drinking water supply.
“Now it’s so much more interesting and fun to be out here and peaceful. It’s very peaceful and we’ve met a lot of people,” walker Marcia Fitzgerald told WBZ. She said there’s a bounce to it. “It’s fun to walk on. It’s squishy.”
Accessible to allThe boardwalk is accessible to people of all ages and abilities, including those using mobility devices. It’s already becoming a tourist destination with walking groups driving to Marlboro to check it out. The attraction also seems to be uniting Marlboro residents who are excited to see their city from a new point of view.
“It makes you feel like the community is coming together,” Fitzgerald said.
The new 3,000-foot floating boardwalk in Marlboro. CBS Boston “Something new, something exciting, something different that other communities don’t have. So now, if Marlboro can be a destination for this, then why not?” added Dumais.
Several restrictions still apply to the boardwalk, including no fishing, bicycles or pets. The boardwalk is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk.
Dozens of college-bound seniors at Sacramento Charter High celebrated
SACRAMENTO – A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
Sixty seniors were recognized in a big send-off. Students who navigated the complexities of COVID are now facing their future.
“I actually dreaded it but now that it’s here I’m actually excited about it,” said Alayla Dickerson.
Dickerson is thankful for the dual enrollment curriculum that prepared her.
“I’m taking classes now and getting college credits now,” Alayla said.
She is heading to Sac City College because it’s free and she likes the nursing program. Her mom is so grateful she had help along the way.
“The staff was very instrumental in advocating for Alayla and making sure she had everything she needed, met deadlines given deadlines throughout the process,” said Jazmine York-Dickerson, Alayla’s mom.
College coordinator Laura Davis says 95% have been accepted at four-year institutions. She worked one-on-one with them.
“To get them through applications and I really do sit down and help them every step of the way,” Davis said.
“I feel very proud. I definitely have many accomplishments and now that I’m a senior I’m ready to go ready to get started and start the real journey,” said Melvin Haywood.
Haywood is heading to Cal State Long Beach where he will also run track.
As students put pen to paper to formally commit, for Dickerson, signing day means a big sigh of relief.
“Because of the pressure, a lot of kids are curious. Staff curious. A lot of anticipation that builds up. Now that it’s here I’m calm and set on my decision,” Alayla said.
Raising Cane’s opens Columbia location, 5th in Maryland
BALTIMORE — Raising Cane’s continued its expansion in Maryland this week with the opening of a Columbia location.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The store even has a Columbia theme with images and memorabilia of famous Columbia natives like entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian and actor Edward Norton.
The restaurant opened with a drawing for 20 lucky customers to win free Cane’s for a year
It’s Raising Cane’s fifth restaurant in the state and fourth in the Baltimore area. Here’s where you can find the closest Cane’s to you.
