Carriage House & Greenway
After years of planning and construction, the Marjorie Scoboria Greenway officially opened to the public on September 9th, 2017, providing a place in Chelmsford Center for residents and visitors to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.
The Greenway is located on the site of the Scoboria House, home of Marjorie Scoboria, and the Dutton House. The Scoboria House was used for many years to house the library’s children’s collections until the building was later relocated to make way for the Library’s current expansion. The Scoboria House is now a private residence on Ann’s Way.
The Dutton House also lives on, as the pink granite stones in the Reading Circle and stone benches around the Greenway came from its foundation.
Marjorie Scoboria was raised in Chelmsford, later taught for many years at Chelmsford High, and served as a Library Trustee. A bequest from her estate provided much of the funding for the Greenway. Additional contributing partners include the Friends of the Library and the Community Preservation Committee, and numerous organizations and individuals from the community. Even if you missed contributing to the initial phases of the project, donations are still being accepted for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the Greenway.