Lower Mystic Basin Pathways

A settlement with the EPA could help connect the pieces of public access along the Mystic River.

The lower Mystic River basin is a former industrial area, undergoing redevelopment. A Ford Motor assembly plant was once here, along with a Monsanto chemical facility.

In December 2003 the Exelon Mystic power plant agreed to pay for connection C-D across the Amelia Earhart Dam. In January 2004 the MBTA agreed to donate 20 feet width of riverbank for connection A-B behind the Charlestown bus yard, and pave section G-H at Wellington Station. Perhaps Ikea will kick in for link E-F, as part of their development in Assembly Square. A connection with the Boston Harborwalk is possible from point B to Ryan Playground, via the Sullivan Square rotary.

For details and copies of the EPA consent decrees, join the Mystic Crossing email list, or visit the path friends home page.

Photos of Charlestown Bus Yard Path (A...B)

MBTA Charlestown Bus Yard, on edge of Mystic River

There is also an available air photo.

Last update: April 2007. Key words: DCR, Somerville, Everett, Boston, Charlestown and Malden Massachusetts MA USA. River access pathways, Mystic River Watershed.