Edwin Santos, of North Smithfield, nails yellow trail markers to guide hikers along the 2 1/2 miles of the Wunnashowatucket trail in North Smithfield. His efforts are part of an unpaid internship with the North Smithfield Heritage Association and will make it easier for hikers to follow the route of the trail.
North Smithfield High School student Edwin Santos marks the Wunnashowatucket Trail, on Tuesday, which starts at the intersection of the old, abandoned Harknis Road and Martha Road in North Smithfield.
NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield High School student Edwin Santos, who will turn 16 next month, is working with the North Smithfield Heritage Association to clean up many of the town’s trails in local conservation areas for residents to be able to better enjoy.
Richard Keene, president of the NSHA, said Santos is doing a wonderful job, including leading efforts to clear branches from numerous paths and putting up new trail markers.
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