Mobbs Farm Updates - Fall 2024

It was a very busy October for the Mobbs Farm Committee. The following projects were initiated and completed:

• The "Anne's Memorial Stone" Bridge was torn down and replaced by Rabbit Tracks Trail Works of Jeffersonville. Construction debris still has to be removed from the Fitzsimonds Road parking lot and work site, by the new bridge.
• An experimental horse lane was installed by by Lackey Landworks at the "Snaky Boardwalk" . The new lane, comprised of crushed stone with a top layer of finer gravel material, was designed for safer equestrian passage, with drain pipes installed. Should the experiment pan out, we anticipate replacing the current wooden boardwalks with gravel bedding and drain pipes, to enhance the trail surface. This will greatly improve the quality of the experience for Mobbs visitors and minimize the need for maintenance. The trail will also become much more equine-friendly as a result.
  
• A new tree was planted in the orchard (donated by a family from Essex) and planking for a new stump bench was milled by committee member, Riley Glanz.
  

• Have ALL PHASE fully brush hog the meadow on the west side of Fitzsimonds Road
  
• Clear out debris from the New Orchard, created from the removal of red and sugar maple trees that dominated the canopy.
• Complete updates to the Mobbs Farm Management Plan (required every five years).
  
• Complete the Annual Report, by the recently announced November 13th deadline.
  
• Close all trails at Mobbs Farm to Equestrian / Mountain Bike use, during the two week rifle / deer hunting season. The Mobbs FB page, Town Website, FPF and both kiosks will be sources of info for all visitors, reminding them of these closures and to request that all visitors and pets wear blaze orange during the two week rifle season.