The property formerly owned by the Smith family, now being called River Wood, is open to the public for walking and other passive recreation.
Land Utilization Committee (LUC) Chairman Ken Tarr presented new information about the property formerly owned by the Smith family to the Board of Selectmen Monday night. The land is unofficially being called River Wood and open for passive recreation. The LUC was asked by the board to look at River Wood for two things: potential uses and a new name. River Wood is open for walking and passive recreation. There are some trails, but no official trails at this time. "There are some passive, more passive recreation type activities that can be done there right now," he said. A resident said that it was possible to launch a canoe from there, however, there is no official canoe launch, Tarr said. There is an entrance on Elm Street across from …
After years of discussion, the cross access easement agreement for the Smith Property on Elm Street was approved at Town Meeting Monday night.
After years of discussion, the cross access easement agreement for the Smith Property was approved at Town Meeting Monday night. For residents, that will ultimately mean access to more walking trails and open space. Given the enormity of it, the property address is listed as both 228 and 230 Elm St. The town bought the property for more than $3 million six years ago after a voters gave the OK, and only now will it be able to utilize it. Selectman Jeffrey Yull said, "There was passion on both sides, but we have the property available to the town forever. We now have to meet and sign the contract, and then it's official." Sixty-one voters were in favor of the easement and 45 were opposed. The Finance Committee was against the plan 4 to 3, …
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3:10 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
According to the LUC, they are working towards getting a more detailed map of the property and hope to work on that at their next meeting. They will also look into the railroad tracks. more ›