MARLBOROUGH – Those wishing to try out the new boardwalk at Lake Williams will have to wait a bit longer.
According to a statement from Conservation Officer Priscilla Ryder, “The Lake Williams Boardwalk will be open sometime later this spring, no firm date yet. Our contractors and volunteers are still working on finishing the trail portions on the land to connect to the floating trail which will take another month or so.”
Marlborough leaders celebrated the completion of the boardwalk in December. The boardwalk project – about $1.7 million – was financed with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The lake itself is part of the city’s Water Supply Protection District.
While trail work continues, first responders will soon begin hands-on training in case something happens on or around the boardwalk.
According to Marlborough Fire Department’s Jeff Emanuelson, “There are multiple access points along the boardwalk. The two remote entrances that will be open to the public, and an emergency midway access point near the pumphouse along Lakeside Ave. will give us direct access to the boardwalk. We will be able to launch our rescue boat from the Lizotte Drive access point and from the pump house access should the need arise.
“We have also discussed the installation of rescue ring buoys at key points in the event someone should enter the water and need assistance.”
The Mayor’s Office had previously estimated that the opening would be sometime in April.
